Étienne Hubert de Cambacérès
1756–1818 (age 62)
Biography
Étienne Hubert de Cambacérès was a French politician whose career encompassed the major transformations of French governance during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods. His political service reflected the intellectual and administrative capabilities required to navigate the complex institutional changes of his era.
Cambacérès's life extended from 1756 to 1818, allowing him to witness the full arc of revolutionary change and the establishment of the Napoleonic system. His burial in Rouen Cathedral, one of France's most significant religious monuments, testifies to the respect and honor accorded to his memory and his contributions to French political life.