General Joseph Souham

Souham

Born: April 30, 1760

Place of Birth: Lubersac, Corrèze, France

Legion of Honor: Grand Cross

Imperial Nobility: Count

Died: April 28, 1837

Cause of Death: Natural causes

Place of Death: Lubersac, France

Arc de Triomphe: North



General Souham was distinguished throughout the campaigns of the Revolution, but fell from favor after the Revolution due to his close association with General Moreau. In 1804, he was arrested and given no active assignments until 1807. Later sent to Spain, he had some success and his reputation was restored. Souham did not join Napoleon during the Hundred Days.

Sources:

Haythornthwaite, Philip J. Who Was Who in the Napoleonic Wars. London: Arms & Armour, 1998.

Six, Georges. Dictionnaire Biographique des Generaux & Amiraux Francais de la Revolution et de l'Empire (1792-1814). Paris: Gaston Saffroy, 2003.