Ange Hyacinthe Maxence de Damas

Ange Hyacinthe Maxence de Damas de Cormaillon, baron de Damas, was a French general and statesman who participated in the Napoleonic Wars on the Russian side before returning to France after Napoleon's exile. Upon his return to France, he continued his military career and entered into politics, eventually becoming the Minister of War and the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Capetian kings.

Occupation

diplomat, politician, military officer, military personnel

Position held

Minister of War

Citizenship

France

Born

September 30, 1785

Died

May 6, 1862