Names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe
The following is the list of the names of the 660 persons inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris. Most of them are generals who served during the First French Empire (1804–1814) with additional figures from the French Revolution (1789–1799). Underlined names signify those killed in action.
Northern pillar
- Columns 1, 2.
- Columns 3, 4.
- Columns 5, 6.
- Columns 7, 8, 9.
- Columns 9, 10.
Eastern pillar
- Columns 11, 12.
- Columns 13, 14.
- Columns 15, 16.
- Columns 17, 18.
- Columns 19, 20.
Southern pillar
- Columns 21, 22.
- Columns 23, 24.
- Columns 25, 26.
- Columns 27, 28.
- Columns 29, 30.
Western pillar
- Columns 31, 32.
- Columns 33, 34.
- Columns 35, 36.
- Columns 37, 38.
- Columns 39, 40.
Notes
Further reading
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- Jensen, Nathan D. (2012). "Appendix: Names on the Arc de Triomphe". arcdetriomphe.info. Retrieved 30 December 2015. "Unfortunately, some names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe are ambiguous due to notable individuals sharing the same last name. While most names are clearly honoring a particular officer, a few remain which are unclear."
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