Léopold Davout, 5e duc d'Auerstaedt

1904–1985 (age 81)

nobleman

Biography

Léopold Davout, 5e duc d'Auerstaedt, born in 1904, carried the weight and dignity of a noble lineage into a modern France. He embodied the values of service and remembrance, honoring the traditions of his family while navigating the changing tides of the twentieth century.

His thoughtful presence and quiet dedication to community life are commemorated at Père Lachaise Cemetery, where visitors pause to pay respect to a nobleman who balanced heritage with compassion.

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