Alexandre Jacques Joseph Alexandre Macdonald
Marshal of France (1765-1840)
1765 — 1840
Quick Facts
Profession
Marshal of France (1765-1840)
Born
November 17, 1765
Died
1840 (age ~75)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
military personnel, politician, military officer
FranceBorn in SedanDied in Gien
1765
Born in Sedan (1765-11-17)
1810
Positiongovernor-general (1810–1811)
1815
PositionGrand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour (1815–1830)
1821
PositionGrand Master of the Grand Orient de France (1821–1833)
1840
Died in Gien
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Étienne Jacques-Joseph-Alexandre Macdonald, 1st duc de Tarente, was a Marshal of the Empire and military leader during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. While not as famous as the other marshals of Napoleon, he was nonetheless a first-rate and successful general.
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Who is Alexandre Jacques Joseph Alexandre Macdonald?+
Étienne Jacques-Joseph-Alexandre Macdonald, 1st duc de Tarente, was a Marshal of the Empire and military leader during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. While not as famous as the other marshals of Napoleon, he was nonetheless a first-rate and successful general.
What does the name Alexandre mean?+
The name Alexandre means "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is of French origin.
When was Alexandre Jacques Joseph Alexandre Macdonald born?+
Alexandre Jacques Joseph Alexandre Macdonald was born on November 17, 1765.
When did Alexandre Jacques Joseph Alexandre Macdonald die?+
Alexandre Jacques Joseph Alexandre Macdonald died in 1840, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.
The name Alexandre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexandre — November 17, 1765
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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— an admirer
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