Alexandre-Théodore-Victor, comte de Lameth 1760 – 1829

Biography

Alexandre-Théodore-Victor, comte de Lameth was born on October 28, 1760, in Paris during the twilight of the ancien régime. He would become a notable figure in French military and political life during one of history’s most transformative periods. His life spanned from the height of the monarchy through the revolutionary upheaval and into the restored Bourbon era, witnessing nearly seven decades of profound change in his nation.

Lameth served his country as both a soldier and a statesman, dedicating himself to public service during turbulent times. He navigated the complex currents of French politics with the bearing expected of his noble rank, working to shape the nation’s course through diplomatic and legislative channels. His career reflected the tensions and compromises that characterized French society as it transitioned from absolute monarchy to new forms of government.

He remained in Paris throughout his life, rooted in the capital where he was born. On March 18, 1829, he passed away at the age of sixty-eight. His remains were laid to rest at the Grave of Lameth in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris, a final resting place befitting a man of his station and service to France.