Claude-Marie Carnot, called Carnot-Feulins (English: kar-NOH, French: [klod maʁi kaʁno]; 15 July 1755 – 16 October 1836) was a French soldier, the brother of Lazare Carnot (1753–1823). He was a deputy to the Legislative Assembly of 1791, a Representative during the Hundred Days of 1815 and a provisional commissioner (minister) in the French Executive Commission of 1815.
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Early years
Claude-Marie Carnot was born on 15 July 1755 at Nolay, Côte-d'Or.
He was a captain of the Engineers when the French Revolution broke out in 1789.
He was a moderate supporter of the revolutionary principles.
He settled in the Pas-de-Calais, and in 1790 became administrator of this department.
On 27 August 1791 he was elected deputy for the department.
He was an active member of the Military Committee for the duration of the Assembly.