Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon

Marshal of France (1765-1844)
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Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon
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Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon is a human[1]. He was born in Reims[2]. He was born on July 29, 1765[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 25, 1844[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Reims[2], Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon…
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon died in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon was born on July 29, 1765[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon died on January 25, 1844[5].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière du Nord[10].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's native language[12].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon worked as a politician[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's professions included military officer[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon held the position of member of the Chamber of Peers[13].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon held the position of Peer of France[14].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon held the position of Governor of Algeria[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[17].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon received the Marshal of France[18].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[19].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon is recorded as male[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's noble title is recorded as count[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's military branch is recorded as infantry[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Drouet d'Erlon[24].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's military, police or special rank is recorded as Marshal of France[25].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's archives at is recorded as Archives nationales[26].
  • Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's place of birth was Reims[2]. He was born on July 29, 1765[3]. French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Peers[13], Peer of France[14], and Governor of Algeria[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[17], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Marshal of France[18], a military rank[32]; and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[19].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon died on January 25, 1844[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière du Nord[10].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon born?

Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon's place of birth was Reims[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon die?

Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon died in Paris[4].

What did Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Comte d'Erlon receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[17], Marshal of France[18], and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, military personnel
    Military, police or special rank Marshal of France
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    Occupation politician, military officer, military personnel
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  3. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at Archives nationales, Defence Historical Service
    Citizenship
    Place of burial Cimetière du Nord
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