Jacques MacDonald

ModernGeneralFrance1765 — 1840

Marshal of the Empire.

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Quick Facts

Born

1765

Died

1840

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)68

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score49.7

Jacques MacDonald — Complete Timeline

1809 AD

Battle of WagramWar◆ Major

MacDonald commanded a corps at Wagram. He led a massive infantry assault that broke the Austrian center, earning him the baton of Marshal of the Empire on the battlefield.

Napoleonic WarsBattlePromotion

Impact: regional

1812 AD

Battle of the BerezinaWar◆ Major

MacDonald commanded the X Corps during the retreat from Russia. His corps covered the crossing of the Berezina River, suffering heavy losses but allowing the main army to escape.

Napoleonic WarsRetreatBerezina

Impact: regional

1813 AD

Battle of LeipzigWar◆ Major

MacDonald commanded a corps at Leipzig. His forces were routed by the Allies, and he was wounded while trying to rally his troops during the French defeat.

Napoleonic WarsBattleDefeatWounded

Impact: global

Battle of the KatzbachWar◆ Major

MacDonald commanded the French Army of the Bober at the Katzbach. His forces were defeated by Bl

Napoleonic WarsBattleDefeat

Impact: regional

1815 AD

Grand Chancellor of the Legion of HonourPolitical Action

MacDonald served as Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour under the Bourbon Restoration. He administered the order and maintained its prestige.

Legion of HonourBourbon RestorationAdministration

Impact: national