Joseph Marie Dessaix

French general (1764–1834)
Person human Q1444072
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Summary

Joseph Marie Dessaix was born on September 24, 1764[1], in Thonon-les-Bains[2]. He died on October 26, 1834[3], in Château de Marclaz[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Q136089390[8]
  • Country of citizenship: France[9], Duchy of Savoy[10]
  • Position held: Member of the Council of Five Hundred[11]
  • Award received: Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[12], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[14], Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], Commander of the Legion of Honour[16]
  • Member of: Légion des Allobroges[17], Army of the Eastern Pyrenees[18], Army of the Pyrenees[19], Army of Italy[20], Grande Armée[21], Army of the Alps[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Noble title: Count of the Empire[24]
  • Military branch: Napoleonic Army[25], French Revolutionary Army[26]
  • Commons category: Joseph Marie Dessaix[27]
  • Military, police or special rank: divisional general[28], brigadier general[29], general[30]
  • Archives at: Defence Historical Service[31]
  • Participated in conflict: Battle of Rivoli[32], Battle of Ulm[33], Battle of Valvasone[34], Battle of Wagram[35], Battle of Smolensk[36], Battle of Borodino[37]
  • Family name: Dessaix[38]
  • Given name: Joseph[39], Marie[40]
  • Work location: Paris[41]
  • Relative: Joseph Dessaix[42]
  • Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[43], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[44]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[45]
  • Nickname: Bayard de la Savoie[46]
  • Name in native language: Joseph Marie Dessaix[47]
  • Sibling: Q136089365[48]

Why It Matters

Joseph Marie Dessaix has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Marie Dessaix born?

Joseph Marie Dessaix's place of birth was Thonon-les-Bains[2].

Where did Joseph Marie Dessaix die?

Joseph Marie Dessaix passed away in Château de Marclaz[4].

Who were Joseph Marie Dessaix's parents?

Joseph Marie Dessaix's father was Q136089390[8].

What did Joseph Marie Dessaix do for work?

Joseph Marie Dessaix worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].

What awards did Joseph Marie Dessaix receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[12], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[14], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . archives.hautesavoie.fr. archives.hautesavoie.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Sycomore. wikidata.org.
  8. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [30] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  27. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . Sycomore. google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Don-vip · 2026-10-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'it', 'ru', 'sl', 'uk']
    Position held → Member of the Council of Five Hundred
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  2. 22w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military personnel
    Military, police or special rank → divisional general, brigadier general, general
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military personnel
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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Thonon-les-Bains
    Occupation → politician, military personnel
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp02410223
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