Sebastiani, Horace François (1772–1851)

Corsican-born French soldier and diplomat. He served with distinction in several Napoleonic campaigns, was wounded at the battles of Austerlitz and Leipzig, and fought in Spain and Russia. After going over to the Bourbons he rejoined Napoleon during the hundred days. After the 1830 revolution he became minister for foreign affairs and French ambassador in London, England, 1835–40.