Jean-Baptiste Bessières
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Summary
Jean-Baptiste Bessières was born on August 6, 1768[1], in Prayssac[2]. He died on May 1, 1813[3], in Rippach[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and duke[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,671 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Les Invalides[8], Prayssac[9], Vault of Governors[10]
- Spouse: Marie Jeanne de Lapeyrière[11]
- Child: Napoléon Bessières[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], Marshal of the Empire[15], Marshal of France[16], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[17], Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Christ[18], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[20], Order of Leopold[21], Military Order of St. Henry[22], Order of the Crown[23], Order of Christ[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Noble title: duke[26]
- Military branch: Grande Armée[27], cavalry[28]
- Commons category: Jean-Baptiste Bessières[29]
- Military, police or special rank: Marshal of the Empire[30]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[31], Defence Historical Service[32]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Корпус резервной кавалерии Армии Германии (Франция)[33]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[34], Battle of Rivoli[35], Battle of Marengo[36], Battle of Austerlitz[37], Battle of Jena–Auerstedt[38], Battle of Eylau[39], Battle of Friedland[40], Battle of Medina de Rioseco[41], Battle of Wagram[42], Battle of Borodino[43], Battle of Aspern-Essling[44], Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro[45]
- Family name: Bessières[46]
- Given name: Jean[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jean-Baptiste Bessières[48]
- Commons gallery: Jean-Baptiste Bessières[49]
- Allegiance: First French Empire[50]
- Manner of death: death in battle[51]
- Described by source: Sytin Military Encyclopedia[52], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[53], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[54], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[55], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[56], Outstanding personalities in Dresden and their flats[57], New International Encyclopedia[58]
- Participant in: French Revolution[59]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[60]
- Name in native language: Jean-Baptiste Bessières[61]
- Owner of: Château de Grignon[62]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean-Baptiste Bessières include boulevard Bessières[63], a boulevard[64], in France[65].
Why It Matters
Jean-Baptiste Bessières has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include boulevard Bessières[63], a boulevard[64], in France[65].
FAQs
Where was Jean-Baptiste Bessières born?
Jean-Baptiste Bessières's place of birth was Prayssac[2].
Where did Jean-Baptiste Bessières die?
Jean-Baptiste Bessières died in Rippach[4].
Who was Jean-Baptiste Bessières married to?
Jean-Baptiste Bessières's spouses include Marie Jeanne de Lapeyrière[11].
What did Jean-Baptiste Bessières do for work?
Jean-Baptiste Bessières worked as a military personnel[5] and duke[6].
What awards did Jean-Baptiste Bessières receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], Marshal of the Empire[15], Marshal of France[16], and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[17].