Major Figures Flashcards
Who was known as the ‘Iron Marshal’ during the Napoleonic Wars?
“Louis-Nicolas Davout”
What battle did Davout’s corps famously defeat a larger Prussian force?
“Battle of Auerstedt (1806)”
Which general was referred to as the ‘Bravest of the Brave’?
“Michel Ney”
In which battle did Ney lead several assaults against Russian positions?
“Battle of Borodino (1812)”
Who was the British commander that played a key role in defeating Napoleon at Waterloo?
“Arthur Wellesley
What was Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher known for during the Napoleonic Wars?
“His aggressive approach and partnership with Wellington”
Which Russian general was crucial in the defense against Napoleon’s invasion?
“Mikhail Kutuzov”
What strategy did Kutuzov employ during the French retreat from Moscow?
“Scorched earth and harassment”
Who commanded the French Army of Italy and achieved victories at Loano and Rivoli?
“Jean Masséna”
What role did Joachim Murat play in Napoleon’s campaigns?
“Exceptional cavalry command and flamboyant personality”
Which British naval commander won crucial victories at the Battle of Aboukir and Trafalgar?
“Admiral Horatio Nelson”
Who led the coup that established the Consulate in France?
“Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes”
Which Czar allied with Napoleon under the Treaty of Tilsit before joining his enemies?
“Alexander I”
What was the significance of Francis II during the Napoleonic Wars?
“Holy Roman Emperor when Napoleon dissolved the Empire”
Who was Napoleon’s first wife, married in 1796?
“Josephine”
What was Marie Louise’s relationship to Napoleon after his divorce from Josephine?
“She became his second wife and bore him a son.”
Which key figure was known for his diplomatic skills and served as foreign minister under Napoleon?
“Charles Maurice de Talleyrand”
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