Georges Cadoudal 1771 – 1804

Biography

Georges Cadoudal was born on January 1, 1771, in Auray, a small town in the Brittany region of France. Throughout his life, he would become known for his military service to his nation, eventually achieving the distinguished rank of Marshal of France—one of the highest honors that could be bestowed upon a military leader during this period of French history.

His life spanned a transformative era in Europe, during which France underwent profound political and social upheaval. Cadoudal’s military career reflected the turbulent times in which he lived, as he navigated the complex landscape of late 18th-century warfare and politics.

Georges Cadoudal died on June 25, 1804, in Paris at the age of thirty-three. His death marked the end of a life lived during one of France’s most volatile periods. Though his final resting place is not recorded, his legacy as a Marshal of France endures as a testament to his dedication to military service during a pivotal chapter in his nation’s history.