Birthdate: May 16, 1758
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nice, France
Died: April 4, 1817
André Masséna, a French military commander during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars, was one of Napoleon I’s original 18 Marshals of the Empire. He was known as “the Dear Child of Victory” for his remarkable rise from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest generals of his time. Masséna’s leadership played a crucial role in securing numerous French victories during the War of the First Coalition, shaping the careers of many French marshals. However, his performance in the Peninsular War led to his dismissal and subsequent retirement in disgrace.
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