Jean-de-Dieu Soult was a prominent French military leader and politician during the early 19th century. Born on March 29, 1769, in Saint-Amans-la-Bastide, he rose through the ranks of the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars, eventually becoming a Marshal of France. Soult played a key role in several significant battles, including the Battle of Austerlitz and the Peninsular War. After the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, Soult transitioned into politics, serving as the Minister of War and later as Prime Minister of France. He was known for his administrative skills and efforts to modernize the French military. Soult passed away on June 26, 1851, leaving a lasting legacy in French history.