Michel-Marie Pacthod
Michel -Marie Pacthod ( born January 16, 1764 in Saint -Julien -en- Genevois, † March 24, 1830 in Paris) was a French general of division of infantry.
Life
Pacthod came from a family of Saint -Julien, at that time belonging to the Piedmont. Early on, he sympathized with the ideas of the French Revolution and when the opportunity presented itself, he joined the French troops.
As he repeatedly distinguished for bravery, he was also promoted quickly. During the siege of Toulon ( 18 September-18 December 1793) he was wounded seven times.
As a member of the General Staff he took over in January 1795, the military command of the city of Marseille. At that time, British troops had occupied the island of Corsica and the family of General Napoleon Bonaparte came into exile in Marseille. Napoleon, his life was of the opinion Pacthod it would be lacking in the necessary support to his family, he prevented a long time its military promotions.
Even when Pacthod in the battles of Hall (17 October 1806) and Lübeck (6 November 1806) distinguished, Marshal Jean Baptiste Bernadotte tried for Pacthod to him to put in a more fortunate position, but Napoleon always refused to comply with the notice on the events in Marseille.
In the fighting at Morag (25 January 1807) Pacthod was wounded, but was at the Battle of Friedland (June 14, 1807) participate. He was transferred to Spain and helped there Napoleonic interests to enforce; he fought in Durango (31 October 1808) and Espinosa ( 10-11. November 1808 ).
Then moved Pacthod in the Armée d'Italie and excelled at Raab (14 June 1809) and Wagram ( 5 / July 6, 1809 ) from. Other highlights of his military life were the battles of Bautzen ( 20-21. May 1813 ) and Hoyerswerda (27 May 1813). In the battle of Fere Champenoise (25 March 1814) he was captured along with General Pierre François Amey.
Pacthod was not an absolute followers of Napoleon and therefore saw the return of the Bourbons very open-minded. Napoleon's domination of the Hundred Days he therefore unsupported and then was even during the restoration of King Louis XVIII. also promoted on various military and administrative posts.
Michel -Marie Pacthod died at the age of 66 years on 24 March 1830 in Paris and found in the Père Lachaise his final resting place.