Maurice de Saxe
Maurice de Saxe was born on October 28, 1696. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Maurice de Saxe
Maurice de Saxe (28 October 1696 – 20 November 1750) was a prominent soldier, general and military theorist in the first half of the 18th century. The illegitimate son of Augustus II the Strong, he initially served in the Army of the Holy Roman Empire, then the Imperial Army, before entering French service. Saxe was appointed first Marshal of France, then promoted further to Marshal General of France. He is best known for his victories in the 1740 to 1748 War of the Austrian Succession, particularly the Battle of Fontenoy.