Soult, Nicolas Jean de Dieu (Soult Jean de Dieu Nicolas)

Soult, Nicolas Jean de Dieu - Soult, Jean de Dieu Nicolas (1769-1851) - Duke of Dalmatian, Marshal of France. Service began as a private in 1785. Rapidly progressed in the service, due to their abilities. One of the first was made in the marshals of the Empire. Commander of the Boulogne camp in 1803-05 he. Distinguished Austerlitz. Since 1808. commander of the army in Spain. During the first restoration - War Minister of Louis XVIII. During the Hundred Days, Napoleon went. After the second restoration, left France. He returned in 1819. Restored in rank and in 1827, Mr.. made in peers of France. After the July Revolution of 1830, War Minister of Louis-Philippe. From 1832 to 1847 four became chairman of the Supreme Council and once the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 1847, Mr.. retired with the rank of Marshal of France.