Kléber is an architect, he will serve the Austrian army before leaving it. He distinguished himself at the siege of Mainz, which he defended with heroism (Germany). In the Vendée he was made general of division on the battlefield for having crushed the royalists at Cholet. He then distinguished hims
Mary Jane Read (circa 1690–1721) is one of the most famous female pirates in history, along with Anne Bonny, with whom she sailed and fought while posing as a man. Disguised as a man Daughter of a sea captain, Mary Read was born around 1690 in England. When her brother died, her widowed mother beg
Aid-de-camp of Rossignol in Vendée. He will accompany Bonaparte to Italy, where he covers himself with glory. He sits on the left of the Council of Five Hundred. He actively participated in the coup detat of Fructidor. After having condemned the 18 Brumaire, he joined Napoleon who made him Marshal o
Roland Garros (1888-1918) was a brilliant French aviator and officer from the beginnings of aeronautics, who made the first aerial crossing of the Mediterranean Sea in 1913. He was also the holder, on several occasions, of the world record for altitude flight . Engaged in the first aerial combats in