François-Étienne Damas

1764–1828 (age 64)

Biography

François-Étienne Damas (1764–1828) was a French military officer who served his nation during one of the most consequential periods in European military history. His career spanned the revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, eras that fundamentally transformed military organization and tactics across the continent.

Through his service, Damas contributed to the defense and strategic interests of France during decades of unprecedented military conflict and change. His dedication to military duty reflected the values of professional soldiering during an age of revolutionary transformation. He was laid to rest at Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris.