Ange Hyacinthe Maxence, baron de Damas
Ange Hyacinthe Maxence de Damas de Cormaillon, baron de Damas (30 September 1785 – 6 May 1862), was a French general and statesman who participated in the Napoleonic Wars on the Russian side before returning to France after Napoleon's exile. Upon his return to France, he continued his military career and entered into politics, eventually becoming the Minister of War and the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Capetian kings.
Ange Hyacinthe Maxence de Damas de Cormaillon baron de Damas | |
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Portrait by George Dawe in the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace | |
| French Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 4 August 1824–4 January 1828 | |
| Preceded by | François-René de Chateaubriand |
| Succeeded by | Auguste, comte de La Ferronays |
| French Minister of War | |
| In office 19 October 1823–4 August 1824 | |
| Preceded by | Claude Victor, duc de Bellune |
| Succeeded by | Aimé, duc de Clermont-Tonnerre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 September 1785 Paris, France |
| Died | 6 May 1862 (age 76) Paris, France |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire Kingdom of France |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Years of service | 1800–1823 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Wars | War of the Fourth Coalition Patriotic War of 1812 War of the Sixth Coalition |
| Awards | Legion of Honour Order of St. George Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky Order of Saint Vladimir Gold Sword for Bravery Order of Saint Anna Order of Saint Joseph Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Order of the Crown Royal Order of the Two-Sicilies Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand Order of Charles III Military Order of Saint James of the Sword Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary Order of Saint Louis |
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