Sigismond-Frédéric de Berckheim
1772–1819 (age 47)
Biography
Sigismond-Frédéric de Berckheim (1772–1819) was a French military officer whose service spanned the tumultuous Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods. He distinguished himself through his dedication to military duty and his navigation of the complex political circumstances that defined his era.
De Berckheim's career reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by military personnel during France's transformation. His burial at Père Lachaise Cemetery acknowledges his service to France and his place among the military figures who shaped the nation during one of its most consequential historical periods.