Nicolas Soult

ModernGeneralFrance1769 — 1851

Napoleon marshal who later served as prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1769

Died

1851

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)65

Total Score62.7

Nicolas Soult — Complete Timeline

1805 AD

Battle of AusterlitzWar◆ Major

Soult commanded the IV Corps at Austerlitz. He led the assault on the Pratzen Heights, breaking the Allied center and securing the decisive French victory.

Napoleonic WarsBattleCorps Command

Impact: global

1806 AD

Battle of Jena-AuerstedtWar◆ Major

Soult commanded the IV Corps at Jena. His forces pursued the retreating Prussian army, capturing thousands of prisoners and contributing to the collapse of the Prussian state.

Napoleonic WarsBattlePursuit

Impact: regional

1811 AD

Battle of AlbueraWar◆ Major

Soult commanded the French army at Albuera in Spain. His forces fought a bloody battle against the Anglo-Spanish army, resulting in a tactical stalemate but strategic French withdrawal.

Peninsular WarBattleStalemate

Impact: regional

1814 AD

Battle of ToulouseWar◆ Major

Soult commanded the French army at Toulouse against Wellington. The battle occurred after Napoleon's abdication, and Soult surrendered the city, ending the Peninsular War.

Peninsular WarBattleDefeat

Impact: regional

1830 AD

Minister of WarPolitical Action◆ Major

Soult served as Minister of War under King Louis-Philippe. He reorganized the French army, introduced conscription reforms, and prepared for colonial campaigns in Algeria.

MinistryReformsJuly Monarchy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1832 AD

Prime Minister of FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

Soult served as Prime Minister of France under Louis-Philippe. His government focused on maintaining order, suppressing republican uprisings, and consolidating the July Monarchy.

Prime MinisterJuly MonarchyGovernment

Impact: national