Antoine Maurin

Antoine Maurin began his military career in 1792 as a chasseur-a-cheval, quickly rising through the ranks under Napoleon. He served in key campaigns including Italy (1796-1797), Egypt (1798-1799), and Spain during the Peninsular War. By 1805, he had become a colonel, leading regiments in significant battles like Jena and Friedland. After Napoleon's fall, Maurin remained loyal but rejoined during the Hundred Days campaign of 1815, where he was wounded at the Battle of Ligny. He retired in 1823 and later died in 1830. His name is inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe, commemorating his contributions to French military history.