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Among the latter was André Masséna, who proved to be one of Napoleon's most talented and reliable army commanders. Indeed, he has often been ranked second only to Napoleon himself, but few are familiar with his feats on the battlefield or his career.
About André Masséna. Marshal André Masséna, duc de Rivolii, prince d’Essling (1758- 1817), was one of the most successful and victorious commanders of Napoleon’s army. He earned his reputation as a very effective and dedicated divisional commander in Italy.
Born Nice, 6 May, 1758, died Paris, 4 April, 1817. Married Mlle Lamarre. Cabin boy 1771 – 1775. Volunteer in the Royal-Italian regiment up to the rank of adjutant sous-officier, retired 1789. Moved to Antibes. Soldier in the Var, Adjudant-major in 1789 to Adjudant-général 1792. Served in the Armée d’Italie, 1792-1798.
Despite Napoleon I's knowledge of Masséna's transgressions, he was assigned the invasion of the Kingdom of Naples to benefit Napoleon's brother, Joseph. Though the invasion was successful, André Masséna played only a secondary role during the Polish Campaign.
André Masséna D, Duc de Rivoli, Prince of Essling, Marshal (1804) (Born Nice, 1758 - Died Paris, 1817) An uneven career for this former warrant officer of the royal army, promoted to general as early as 1793. He won battles and became famous for his plundering of the enemy.
André Masséna (äNdrā´ mäsānä´), 1758–1817, marshal of France, b. Nice. Of humble origin, he entered (1791) the French army and rose rapidly because of his brilliant tactical abilities. He served under Napoleon Bonaparte in the Italian campaign, won the battle of Rivoli (1797), where he earned a reputation for rapaciousness, and ...
Andre Massena, Duc de Rivoli, Prince d'Essling (1758-1817) Andre Massena was a rare commander that despite his great passion for lechery and greed still commands respect for his ability. He took the pursuit of gold and women very seriously and regarded the world with unrivalled cynicism.
