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French politician (1752–1841)
Jean-Girard Lacuée
Born4 November 1752
Hautefage-la-Tour (Lot-et-Garonne)
Died18 June 1841
Paris
AllegianceFrance
Service / branchCavalry
RankGénéral de division
Other workpeer of France
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Jean-Girard Lacuée (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ʒiʁaʁ lakɥe]), count of Cessac (château de Lamassas), near Hautefage-la-Tour in the arrondissement of Agen, 4 November 1752 - Paris, 18 June 1841) was a French general and politician, peer of France and Minister for War under Napoleon I of France. His name is inscribed on the south side (column 18) of the Arc de Triomphe.

Life

Lacuée was born near Agen in 1752. He became a member of the Institute, minister of state in 1807, and minister of the administration of war in 1810. He died in 1841.

Notes

  1. Castle of Lamassas on Napoleon & Empire website
  2. Thomas 1892, p. 1351.

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