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lOO BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY

Foy, Maximilien Sebastien (1775-1825), distinguished himself chiefly in Spain and at Waterloo. After the fall of Napoléon he became one of the most éloquent leaders of the Libéral Paity.

Gérard (1773-1852). Was with Napoléon in ail his campaigns. In 1832 he commanded the French forces at the siège of Antwerp.

Grouchy, Emmanuel (1766-1847). Entered the army at the âge of thirteen years, and served with distinction in ail the wars of the Republic and of the Empire. His singular conduct during the battle of Waterloo has never been satisfactorily explained. It is possible that he intended to betray Napoléon, but more probable that he obeyed too literally his orders. After Napoleon's banishment, Grouchy came to America and settled in Philadelphia. He returned to France in 1821.

Hill, Rowland (i 772-1842). Fought with success in Spain and at Waterloo.

Jérôme, youngest brother of Napoléon Bonaparte (i 781-1860). Entered the French navy, and during a visit to the United States, in 1803, married Miss Patterson of Baltimore, whom, however, he was not allowed to take to France. Was king of Westphalia f rqm 1807 to 181 5. After Napoleon's overthrow he lived in various parts of Europe until his nephew, Napoléon III, made himself master of the French government in 1851, when he returned to France and received various offices and honors.

Kellermann (1770-1835), a celebrated cavalry commander in Napoleon's army. His father defeated the Prussians at Valmy, in September, 1792.

Lobau, George Mouton, Count (1770-1838). Was a very able officer and was wàth Napoléon in ail his campaigns. Was captured by the English at the battle of Waterloo. Returned to France in 1818.

Maitland, Sir Peregrine (i 777-1 854), one of Wellington's ablest gênerais.

Mortier (i 768-1 835). Distinguished himself in ail the wars of the Révolution and of the Empire. Was Minister of War under Louis- Philippe, and was killed by the explosion of a bomb intended for the destruction of the king.

Napoléon Bonaparte. Born at Ajaccio, Corsica, Aug. 15, 1769. First distinguished himself as an artillery officer at the siège of Toulon, in 1793. Appointed to the comm.and of the army of Italy in 1796, he gained twelve victories in less than a year. Made himself master of the French government with the title of First Consul in 1799-