François Christophe de Kellermann

1735–1820 (age 85)

military officer

Biography

François Christophe de Kellermann (1735–1820) was a distinguished French military officer whose career spanned the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods. He achieved prominence as a commander of considerable skill, participating in major campaigns that shaped European history during this transformative era.

Kellermann's military achievements earned him recognition and respect throughout his long life. His final resting place at Valmy commemorates his connection to one of the Revolutionary era's most significant military victories, cementing his legacy in French military history.

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