Marshalate of France

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The Marshalate of France was the highest military dignity of the French kingdom and later the French state, bestowed upon distinguished generals as marshals of France.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf military dignity
military rank
abolishedInPractice 20th century
appliesToJurisdiction French state
Kingdom of France
associatedWith Ancien Régime
First French Empire
French monarchy
Second French Empire
ceremonialAttributes baton decorated with fleurs-de-lis or eagles depending on regime
conferredUpon distinguished generals
confersStatus lifetime dignity
peerage-like prestige
country France
distinctFrom modern rank of général in the French Army
domain military command
follows Marshal of France
linked to: Maréchal de France
hasGenderRestriction historically male-only
hasHistoricalSignificance symbol of supreme military authority in France
hasPart Marshal of France
linked to: Maréchal de France
highestRankIn French Army hierarchy (ancien régime)
historicalPrecursor medieval office of marshal
isHonorary yes, in its later form
languageOfName French
lastConferredOn Marie-Pierre Kœnig
lastConferredYear 1984 (posthumous promotion of Marie-Pierre Kœnig)
nativeLabel Maréchalat de France
notableOfficeHolder Marshal Davout
Marshal Foch
linked to: Ferdinand Foch

Marshal Joffre
linked to: Joseph Joffre

Marshal Ney
Marshal Pétain
linked to: Philippe Pétain

Marshal Soult
linked to: Nicolas Soult

Marshal Turenne
Marshal Vauban
Marshal Villars
officeHolder Napoleon Bonaparte (as First Consul and Emperor, he created marshals)
linked to: Napoleon Bonaparte
rankComparedTo higher than general
relatedTo Constable of France
Marshal of the Empire (Maréchal d’Empire)
selectionCriteria distinguished service in war
military merit
subordinateTo sovereign of France
symbolizedBy baton of marshal
timePeriod Middle Ages to 20th century
titleHolderCalled Marshal of France
linked to: Maréchal de France
typeOfAward state honor for military leadership

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Duke of Luxembourg associatedWithInstitution Marshalate of France