Maurice de Saxe

ModernGeneralFrance1696 — 1750

French military theorist and marshal.

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Quick Facts

Born

1696

Died

1750

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)78

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)72

Leadership (15%)70

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score71.3

Maurice de Saxe — Complete Timeline

1745 AD

Battle of FontenoyWar

Maurice de Saxe commanded the French army to a decisive victory over the Pragmatic Army (British, Dutch, Austrian) at Fontenoy. The battle secured French control of the Austrian Netherlands.

War of Austrian SuccessionBattleFontenoy

Impact: regional

1747 AD

Appointment as Marshal General of FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

King Louis XV appointed Maurice de Saxe as Marshal General of France, the highest military rank. This honor recognized his victories in the War of the Austrian Succession.

FrancePromotionMarshal

Impact: national

1748 AD

Siege of MaastrichtWar◆ Major

Maurice de Saxe commanded the French army that besieged and captured Maastricht during the War of the Austrian Succession. The victory was a key French success, leading to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.

War of Austrian SuccessionSiegeVictory

Impact: regional