Clauzel, Bertrand, comte, 1772-1842

Bertrand, Comte Clauzel (French pronunciation: [bɛʁtʁɑ̃ kɔ̃t klozɛl]; 12 December 1772 – 21 April 1842) was a French soldier who served in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. He saw service in the Low Countries, Italy, Haiti and Spain, where he achieved short periods of independent command. Clauzel spent 1815-1820 in exile in the United States, before returning to France and becoming politically active in the republican and liberal opposition to the absolutist governments of Charles X. Clauzel would later become a Marshal of France under the Orléans monarchy following the July Revolution and served during the French conquest of Algeria, first during the initial French expedition and later as Governor. Napoleon listed Clauzel amongst his most skilful generals.