The Marshals of the First Empire (November 2001) The rank of marshal: was abolished during the Convention, on 21 february, 1793 was abolished during the Directory, on 21 February, 1798 was never abolished but was simply modified The title marshal is: a purely civil title giving rank at court the highest rank in the military hierarchy In order, a marshal ranks: above minister below minister What was the exact title born by the marshals? Maréchal de l'Empire Maréchal de France Maréchal de l'Empire français The first marshal was created: on 19 May, 1804 on 19 June 1804 during the coronation ceremony, 4 December, 1804 When the first marshals were first created, there were: 14 titular marshals and 4 honorary marshals (Kellermann, Lefebvre, Perignon, Sérurier, all senators since the beginning of the Consulate) 16 marshals, all titular 12 titular marshals and 3 honorary marshals (Lefebvre, Perignon, Sérurier, all senators since the beginning of the Consulate) How many marshals were appointed after the first promotions in 1804? 7 8 9 How many marshals did not swear the oath of allegiance on 19 May, 1804? 3 (Brune, Lannes, Soult; the latter 2 on the day of the coronation, 4 December 4 (Brune, Jourdan, Lannes, Soult; the latter 3 on the day of the coronation, 4 December, 1804) Why did Jourdan not figure in the l'Almanach impérial of 1809? Because of serious differences of opinion with Napoleon regarding policy in Spain Because of his position as Chief of Staff in Spain under king Joseph Which of these two was never made marshal? Junot Perignon Which of these three statements concerning the marshals Poniatowski and Masséna is correct? they were not born in France (Poniatowski, in Warsaw, Poland; Masséna, in Nice, territory belonging to the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia) they were both born the same year, 1758 they were made marshal at the same time Which of these statement concerning marshals Brune and Masséna is correct? they were never wounded on campaign they were both made marshals in 1804 they swore the oath of allegiance after 19 May, 1804 Marshal Victor also bore the title: Duc de Cadore Duc de Bellune Duc de Vicence Poniatowski was a marshal for: 3 months 3 weeks 3 days Davout was the youngest ever marshal, appointed at the age of: 30 32 34
