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From Davout to Ney: Ranking Napoleon’s 15 Greatest Generals

Darren April 1, 2026 6 min

13. Jean-Baptiste Jourdan

13. Jean-Baptiste Jourdan
Jean-Baptiste Jourdan: A revolutionary general known for pivotal victories and complex coalition challenges.

A seasoned revolutionary general, Jean-Baptiste Jourdan’s earlier victories at Fleurus solidified his reputation, though he struggled with coalition warfare in Spain. Still, his organizational skills benefited Napoleon’s armies. Biography at Hstory of War.

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