Napoleonic Trivia #88 (1 Viewer)

[Grognard]

What is the link between Marshall Lannes and the USA?

 

[valmy33]

What is the link between Marshall Lannes and the USA?

Hi Grognard,

A member of his family is an american citizen : Philippe de Montebello.

Faithfully
Valmy

 

[Grognard]

Hi Grognard,

A member of his family is an American citizen : Philippe de Montebello.

Faithfully
Valmy

Correct Valmy {bravo}}. Born in Paris in 1936, he is the great-great-great son of Marshal Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello. He is himself a Count. He was also the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for 30 years. More about him at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_de_Montebello