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Louis-Nicolas Davout — Marshal of the Empire, victor of Auerstedt, never defeated, 1770–1823
“The Iron Marshal”, never defeated in pitched battle, crushed the bulk of the Prussian army at Auerstedt outnumbered two to one. (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded office of Louis-Nicolas Davout: Marshalate of the Empire (from 1804 to 1823, his death). (source: Fondation Napoléon)
Louis-Nicolas Davout was born on 10 May 1770. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica and Fondation Napoléon)
Louis-Nicolas Davout died on 1 June 1823. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica and Fondation Napoléon)
Louis-Nicolas Davout died in Paris. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded battle commanded: the Battle of Auerstedt (French Empire).
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