Marshal of France

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[[fr:Mar�chal de France]]

The title of Marshal of France (Mar�chal de France) was created by Philippe Auguste for Alb�ric Cl�ment (circa 1190). It latter became a distinction and takes precedence above the constable, which was originally an office above the marshal. Up to 1791, there were 256 Marshals of France. This title was abolished by the National Convention in 1793.

During the First French Empire, there were Empire marshals. Under the Restauration, Empire marshals were reverted to Marshals of France and [[Napol�on III]] kept the name unchanged.

The last Marshal of France was De Lattre de Tassigny. His widow kept his title and privileges until her death in 2003. In France, Marshal is a military distinction, not a military rank. Its symbol, the marshal baton, is a blue cylinder with stars (formerly fleur-de-lis).

Some Marshals of France


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