Names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe

The following is a list of the 660 names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris.[1] Most of them represent generals who served during the French First Republic (1792–1804) and the First French Empire (1804–1815).[2] Underlined names signify those killed in action. Additionally, the names of specific armies are listed, grouped together by the four compass facades of the arch: North (northern France, lower Rhine, Netherlands), East (Central Europe, Switzerland, Italy), South (Mediterranean Europe, Egypt, southern France) and West (Pyrenees, western France, notable units).

Related list: Battles inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe.

Northern pillar

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The 165 names inscribed on the Northern pillar (Avenue de la Grande Armée / Avenue de Wagram)
ARMEES DU NORDDES ARDENNESDE LA MOSELLEDU RHINDE SAMBRE ET MEUSEDE RHIN ET MOSELLEDE HOLLANDEDE HANOVRE

Eastern pillar

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The 164 names inscribed on the Eastern pillar (Avenue des Champs-Élysées / Avenue de Wagram)
ARMEES DU DANUBED'HELVETIEDES GRISONSDES ALPESDU VARD'ITALIEDE ROMEDE NAPLES

Southern pillar

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The 166 names inscribed on the Southern pillar (Avenue des Champs-Élysées / Avenue Kléber)
ARMEES DE DALMATIED'EGYPTED'ESPAGNEDE PORTUGALD'ANDALOUSIED'ARRAGONDE CATALOGNEDU MIDI

Western pillar

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The 165 names inscribed on the Western pillar (Avenue de la Grande Armée / Avenue Kléber)
ARMEES DES PYRENEES ORALESDES PYRENEES OCALESDE L'OUESTDE RESERVEDU CAMP DE BOULOGNEGRANDE ARMEE

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Jensen, Nathan D. (2019). "History of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile". Frenchempire.net. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  2. ^ Baedeker, Karl (1860). Guide à Paris par Baedeker: Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile. Paris: A. Bohné. p. 91. Retrieved August 13, 2021.

Further reading

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  • Jensen, Nathan D. (2012). "Appendix: Names on the Arc de Triomphe". arcdetriomphe.info. Retrieved 30 December 2015. "Unfortunately, some names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe are ambiguous due to notable individuals sharing the same last name. While most names are clearly honoring a particular officer, a few remain which are unclear."