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Charles Tristan, marquis de Montholon
Charles Tristan, marquis de Montholon (July 21, 1783 – August 21, 1853) was a French general during the Napoleonic Wars. He chose to go into exile on Saint Helena with the ex-Emperor after Napoleon's second abdication.
Early life and career.
Montholon was born in Paris and was trained for a military career from a young age. In his tenth year, he joined the expedition of Admiral Laurent Truguet to the coast of Sardinia. Entering the army in
Montholon (disambiguation)
Montholon may refer to:
Places.
- Montholon, a commune in the Yonne department, France
- Square Montholon, a square in Paris, France
People.
- Albine de Montholon (1779-1848), French noblewoman
- Charles Tristan, marquis de Montholon (1783-1853), French general
- Charles-François-Frédéric, marquis de Montholon-Sémonville (1814-1886), French politician and diplomat