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

Darren April 1, 2026 6 min

8. Nicolas Charles Oudinot

8. Nicolas Charles Oudinot
Nicolas Charles Oudinot: Resilient commander and inspirational leader at pivotal Napoleonic battles.

Nicolas Charles Oudinot, born on April 25, 1767, in Bar-le-Duc, was renowned for his resilience, sustaining numerous wounds yet commanding at key battles like Wagram and Leipzig. His capacity to inspire soldiers was second to none. Oudinot’s biography is outlined at Napoleon.org.

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