BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY

Berthier, Alexandre (17 53-1 815), was with La Fayette in the American Révolution, where he rose to the rank of colonel. Was one of Napoleon's most trusted officers. Died in Bamberg, Bavaria.

Bertrand, Henri Gratien, Count (1773-1844), a faithful adhèrent of Napoléon. Was with him in ail his campaigns and accompanied him in his exile to Elba and St. Helena.

Bliicher, born in 1742 in Rostock, Prussia. The most popular as well as the most distinguished Prussian gênerai in the wars with Napoléon. In 181 3 he was placed in command of the Prussians of the allied army. He fought with success in the campaigns of 181 3 and 1814. Was defeated at Ligny, June 16, 1815. He at once rallied his army, and by his energy contributed much to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. He died in 181 9.

Bourmont, Count (1773-1846). Distinguished himself in the campaigns of 1812 and 181 4. On the eve of the battle of Ligny he deserted his command. After the restoration of the Bourbons he attained high offices and honors.

Biilow, Friederich Wilhelm von (1755-1816). A distinguished andsuccessful Prussian gênerai. Entered the army at the âge of fourteen. At the battle of Waterloo he commanded the fourth Prussian army corps, which bore the brunt of the attack on Napoléon.

Cambronne (1770-1842)^ An able gênerai and faithful adhèrent of Napoléon, whom he accompanied to Elba. Was taken prisoner by the English at Waterloo.

Clinton, Sir William Henry, was the son of Sir Henry Clinton, who distinguished himself in the American Révolution. He took part in the peninsular campaign as well as in the battle of Waterloo.

Drouot, Antoine (1774-1847), was a devoted friend of Napoléon as well as an officer of great ability. He commanded the artillery at the battle of Waterloo.

Erlon, Jean-Baptiste, Comte d' (1765-1844), was with Napoléon in ail his campaigns until 181 2, when he was placed in command of an army corps in Spain and rendered distinguished service.