Masséna
André
[ahn-drey] /ɑ̃ˈdreɪ/ (Show IPA), Duc de Rivoli
[French ree-vaw-lee;; Italian ree-vaw-lee] /French ri vɔˈli;; Italian ˈri vɔ li/ (Show IPA), and Prince d’Essling
[des-ling] /ˈdɛs lɪŋ/ (Show IPA), 1758–1817, French marshal under Napoleon I.
Historical Examples
All the bravery of Masséna’s troops failed to dislodge the right wing of the Imperialists.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2) John Holland Rose
The object of Masséna was to reach Coimbra before Wellington.
The Political History of England – Vol XI George Brodrick
Joubert on the ground above the Adige, Berthier in the centre, and Masséna on the left, were gradually forced back.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2) John Holland Rose
Masséna has sixty thousand men; we have not twenty thousand.
The Spell of Switzerland Nathan Haskell Dole
He at once began his retreat, followed in force by Masséna, who was driven off by the rear-guard.
Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) Charles Morris
The menacing front of Masséna and Davoust imposed on the enemy.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2) John Holland Rose
Some generals made large fortunes, eminently so Masséna, first in plunder as in the fray.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2) John Holland Rose
In the dead of night the divisions of Augereau and Masséna retired through Verona.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2) John Holland Rose
Davoust, Jourdan, Macdonald, and Masséna had passed behind the veil.
The Tragedy of St. Helena Walter Runciman
Masséna’s were the greatest exploits: but Suchet had shown himself the wisest both in war and administration.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2) John Holland Rose
noun
André (ɑ̃dre), Prince d’Essling. 1758–1817, French marshal under Napoleon I: victories at Saorgio (1794), Loano (1795), Rivoli (1797), Zürich (1799), and Caldiero (1805): defeated by Wellington in the Peninsular War (1810–11)
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