Grouchy, Emanuel (1766–1847)

French general. He fought in the battles of Eylau, Friedland, and Wagram and was in command of the bodyguard of Napoleon during the Russian campaign. He fought at Leipzig and covered the retreat of Napoleon to Paris, and was among the first to welcome him on his return to France. He also fought and defeated Gebhard Blucher at Ligny.

After attempting to hold together the French armies after Napoleon's second abdication, he fled to the USA. He returned in 1821 and was restored to his rank in the French army in 1831.

He was born in Paris, and first saw active service with the revolutionary armies in the Wars of the Vendée. He was second in command of the army which was sent to invade Ireland and, although able to land in Ireland, he accomplished little.