Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr

ModernGeneralFrance1764 — 1830

Napoleon marshal known for defensive warfare.

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Quick Facts

Born

1764

Died

1830

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)49

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score55.8

Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr — Complete Timeline

1799 AD

Battle of NoviWar◆ Major

Saint-Cyr commanded a division at Novi. His forces held the French right flank against Russian attacks, but the French army was defeated by Suvorov's forces.

French Revolutionary WarsBattleDefeat

Impact: regional

1812 AD

Battle of PolotskWar◆ Major

Saint-Cyr commanded the VI Corps at Polotsk. He defeated a Russian army under Wittgenstein, securing the French northern flank during the invasion of Russia.

Napoleonic WarsBattleVictory

Impact: regional

1813 AD

Battle of DresdenWar◆ Major

Saint-Cyr commanded the XIV Corps at Dresden. He held the city against Allied attacks, but was later cut off and forced to surrender after Napoleon's withdrawal.

Napoleonic WarsBattleSiegeSurrender

Impact: regional

1815 AD

Minister of WarPolitical Action◆ Major

Saint-Cyr served as Minister of War under Louis XVIII. He reorganized the French army after the Hundred Days, reducing its size and implementing Bourbon loyalist policies.

MinistryReorganizationBourbon Restoration

Impact: nationalconstructive

1817 AD

Governor of the InvalidesPolitical Action

Saint-Cyr was appointed Governor of the H

GovernorshipInvalidesVeterans