Jean-Gérard Lacuée, count of Cessac
French politician (1752–1841)
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Jean-Girard Lacuée (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ʒiʁaʁ lakɥe]), count of Cessac (château de Lamassas),[1] near Hautefage-la-Tour in the arrondissement of Agen, 4 November 1752 – Paris, 18 June 1841) was a French general and politician, peer of France and Minister for War under Napoleon I of France. His name is inscribed on the south side (column 18) of the Arc de Triomphe.
Jean-Girard Lacuée | |
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| Born | 4 November 1752 |
| Died | 18 June 1841 (aged 88) |
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| Allegiance | France |
Branch | Cavalry |
Rank | Général de division |
| Other work | peer of France |
Life
Lacuée was born near Agen in 1752. He became a member of the Institute, minister of state in 1807, and minister of the administration of war in 1810. He died in 1841.[2]