Historical Figures

Junot Jean Andoche (1771 - 1813)

General of France, unlike Napoleon's other main men of war who are all marshals. Junot was one of Bonaparte's companions during the siege of Toulon, he will participate with him in the first Italian campaign, and will support him in Egypt, he will particularly distinguish himself in Portugal in 1807, where he will obtain his title of general. We find him in Russia, before his defeat in Spain against Wellington. Military Governor of Paris, Junot had compromised himself for an affair with Caroline Murat.