Joachim Murat

Murat led a cavalry charge that broke the Mamluk lines near Cairo. This victory secured French control of Lower Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign.

Murat led a decisive cavalry charge that defeated the Ottoman army at Abukir, Egypt. He captured the Ottoman commander and was promoted to general of division.

Murat commanded the French cavalry reserve at Austerlitz. His cavalry pursued the fleeing Russian and Austrian forces after the Allied center collapsed, contributing to the decisive French victory.

Napoleon appointed Murat as King of Naples, replacing Joseph Bonaparte who became King of Spain. Murat ruled the Kingdom of Naples from 1808 to 1815, implementing French administrative reforms.

Murat commanded the French cavalry at the Battle of Leipzig. His forces were defeated by the Allied coalition, and he later negotiated with the Allies to preserve his throne, abandoning Napoleon.

Murat declared war on Austria in an attempt to regain his throne during Napoleon's Hundred Days. He was defeated at the Battle of Tolentino and fled to France, losing his kingdom.

Murat was captured by Bourbon forces after attempting to land in Calabria to reclaim his throne. He was tried by a military court and executed by firing squad at the Castello di Pizzo.