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Names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe

Names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe

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The following is a list of the 660 names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris.[1] Most of them represent generals who served during the French First Republic (1792–1804) and the First French Empire (1804–1815).[2] Underlined names signify those killed in action. Additionally, the names of specific armies are listed, grouped together by the four compass facades of the arch: North (northern France, lower Rhine, Netherlands), East (Central Europe, Switzerland, Italy), South (Mediterranean Europe, Egypt, southern France) and West (Pyrenees, western France, notable units).

Related list: Battles inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe.

Northern pillar

The 165 names inscribed on the Northern pillar (Avenue de la Grande Armée / Avenue de Wagram)
More information Column 01, Column 02 ...

Eastern pillar

The 164 names inscribed on the Eastern pillar (Avenue des Champs-Élysées / Avenue de Wagram)
More information Column 11, Column 12 ...

Southern pillar

The 166 names inscribed on the Southern pillar (Avenue des Champs-Élysées / Avenue Kléber)
More information Column 21, Column 22 ...

Western pillar

The 165 names inscribed on the Western pillar (Avenue de la Grande Armée / Avenue Kléber)
More information Column 31, Column 32 ...

See also


References

  1. Jensen, Nathan D. (2019). "History of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile". Frenchempire.net. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  2. Baedeker, Karl (1860). Guide à Paris par Baedeker: Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile. Paris: A. Bohné. p. 91. Retrieved August 13, 2021.

Further reading

  • Jensen, Nathan D. (2012). "Appendix: Names on the Arc de Triomphe". arcdetriomphe.info. Retrieved 30 December 2015. "Unfortunately, some names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe are ambiguous due to notable individuals sharing the same last name. While most names are clearly honoring a particular officer, a few remain which are unclear."

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