Emmanuel, comte de Las Cases 1766 – 1842

Biography

Emmanuel, comte de Las Cases was born on June 21, 1766, in Blan, during a period of significant change in France. He would become a multifaceted figure whose career spanned politics, cartography, and literature—disciplines that reflected the intellectual curiosity of his era. His life witnessed the transformation of France through revolution, empire, and restoration, experiences that would shape his contributions to his nation.

Las Cases distinguished himself through his work as a politician, atlas-maker, and author. His expertise in geography, demonstrated through his atlas work, complemented his political engagement and literary endeavors. These varied pursuits made him a notable figure among French intellectuals and public figures of his time, someone whose talents extended across multiple domains of knowledge and civic life.

He spent his final years in Passy, where he died on May 15, 1842, at an advanced age. His remains were laid to rest in Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, a fitting location for a man who had contributed significantly to French cultural and intellectual life. Emmanuel, comte de Las Cases left behind a legacy spanning nearly eight decades of engagement with France’s political, geographic, and literary heritage.