Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr
Marshal of France (1764-1830)
1764 — 1830
Quick Facts
Profession
Marshal of France (1764-1830)
Born
April 13, 1764
Died
1830 (age ~66)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, military personnel
FranceBorn in ToulDied in Hyères
1764
Born in Toul (1764-04-13)
1830
Died in Hyères
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Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 1st Marquis of Gouvion-Saint-Cyr was a French military leader of the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was a made a Marshal of the Empire in 1812 by Emperor Napoleon, who regarded him as his finest general in defensive warfare.
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Who is Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr?+
Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 1st Marquis of Gouvion-Saint-Cyr was a French military leader of the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was a made a Marshal of the Empire in 1812 by Emperor Napoleon, who regarded him as his finest general in defensive warfare.
What does the name Laurent mean?+
The name Laurent means "A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence". It is of French origin.
When was Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr born?+
Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr was born on April 13, 1764.
When did Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr die?+
Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr died in 1830, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence
The name Laurent is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence". It is traditionally a male name.
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Laurent — April 13, 1764
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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