Catherine-Dominique de Pérignon facts for kids
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Marshal of the Empire
Catherine-Dominique de Pérignon
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Portrait by Philippe-Auguste Hennequin
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| Born | 31 May 1754 Grenade-sur-Garonne, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 25 December 1818 (aged 64) Paris, Kingdom of France |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of France Kingdom of the French First French Republic First French Empire Bourbon Restoration |
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| Years of service | 1769–1818 |
| Rank | Marshal of the Empire |
| Commands held | Armée des Pyrénées orientales |
| Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour Order of Saint Louis |
Catherine-Dominique de Pérignon (born May 31, 1754 – died December 25, 1818) was an important French military leader. He became a Marshal of the Empire, which was a very high rank in the French army under Napoleon Bonaparte. He was also known as the 1st Marquis of Grenade.
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Early Life and the French Revolution
Pérignon was born into a noble family in Grenade-sur-Garonne, France. He started his military career as a regular soldier. After some time, he left the army and went back to live on his family's land.
Pérignon supported the French Revolution when it began. He briefly joined the government in 1791 as a member of the Legislative Assembly. However, he soon decided to focus on his military career instead.
Military Service During the Revolution
From 1793 to 1795, Pérignon led troops in the Army of the Eastern Pyrenees. This army fought against Spanish forces. He won an important victory against the Spanish at the Battle of Escola.
After his commander, General Jacques François Dugommier, died, Pérignon took over as the army leader. He successfully ended the Siege of Roses in early 1795. This was an important victory for France.
In 1796, he was chosen to be a member of the Council of Five Hundred, another part of the French government. He also served as France's ambassador to Spain. In this role, he helped create the Second Treaty of San Ildefonso, which was an agreement against Great Britain.
Later, Pérignon was sent to command troops in Liguria, a region in Italy. During the Battle of Novi in 1799, he was injured and captured by enemy forces. He returned to France in 1800.
Under Napoleon and the Monarchy
Pérignon was a strong supporter of Napoleon Bonaparte. When Napoleon became Emperor, he gave Pérignon many honors. In 1801, Pérignon became a senator. In 1804, he was made a Marshal of the Empire, one of the highest military ranks. He also became a count of the French Empire. In 1805, he received the Legion of Honor, a very important award.
From 1806 to 1808, Pérignon served as the Governor-General of the Duchy of Parma in Italy. He then moved to the Kingdom of Naples. There, he became friends with the king and queen, King Joachim Murat and Caroline Bonaparte.
In 1814, Pérignon returned to France. He supported the return of the French monarchy under Louis XVIII. During a period when Napoleon briefly returned to power, Pérignon was removed from the list of Marshals. However, he was later given the title of marquis de Grenade and became a Peer of France. He also received the Order of Saint Louis.
Pérignon passed away on December 25, 1818.
See also
In Spanish: Catherine-Dominique de Pérignon para niños
