Jacques de Monfort

1770–1824 (age 54)

Biography

Jacques de Monfort was a French military officer born in 1770 who served his nation during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods. His career encompassed the great military campaigns and transformations that defined early 19th-century European warfare.

De Monfort died in 1824 and was buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery, having witnessed the rise and fall of Napoleon and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. His military service reflected the dedication of those who served France through its most turbulent historical period.

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