The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #47 – Louis Davout, The Iron Marshal
Posted on 30. Nov, 2008 by Cameron in Podcast
Welcome back! On episode #47, David and I have our first special guest!
Jerry Gallaher is Past President of the Napoleonic Alliance and author of the 1976 classic account of one of Napoleon’s greatest Marshals, Louis Davout – “Iron Marshal – A Biography of Louis N. Davout.” He’s also a true gentleman, scholar and totally charming. Meeting him was one of the highlights of the INS congress in Corsica last July.
So I’m sure it will be of no surprise to you to learn that our subject tonight is The Iron Marshal himself, Louis-Nicolas d’Avout (May 10, 1770 – June 1, 1823), better known as Davout, 1st Duc d’Auerstaedt, 1st Prince d’Eckmühl, and Marshal of France.
Jerry Gallaher and David Markham, Nov 2008
Cameron Reilly and Jerry Gallaher, Ajaccio, Corsica 2008
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David Markham’s Letter Regarding INS
Posted on 18. Nov, 2008 by Cameron in Napoleon news
HI folks! Just a quick note to update you on a few things.
1. First of all, let me thank EVERYONE who has supported TPN’s Pledge Drive! We appreciate your support for indy media and helping us stay alive.
2. David Markham has written all INS members a letter outlining his new role as President following the passing of INS Founder Ben Weider.
3. Finally, David and I have scheduled time to record new episodes of both our Napoleon and Biography shows for next week! So stay tuned!
Napoleon’s Chess Games
Posted on 13. Nov, 2008 by Cameron in General
Victor Sheely again comes up with the goods – he sent me this link to a handful of Napoleon’s chess games. I just played through this game between Napoleon and Bertrand on St Helena in 1820 and it’s a SHOCKER. I’d always heard that Napoleon wasn’t a very good chess player but, seriously, my kids would have kicked his ass if he played like this. And they are only 8. Mind you, as we discussed on the show, Napoleon was probably riddled with arsenic at this stage so I guess I should cut him some credit. 
A New President!
Posted on 13. Nov, 2008 by Cameron in Napoleon news
No, not Barack Obama.
Today I received the below letter today from Eric Weider, son of the late Ben Weider, advising me that his father’s wish was for J. David Markham to assume the role of President of the International Napoleonic Society. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that there isn’t a better person to assume the role of promoting the awareness and study of Napoleonic history than David. He has given his time, knowledge and energy freely to helping me produce this podcast over the last few years and, as a result, tens of thousands of people have been introduced to the history of Napoleon who may otherwise have missed out on learning about the fascinating man and period of history.
So on behalf of all of us, I would like to congratulate David! Salute!
PS would one of you like to update David’s profile on Wikipedia? I’m been slapped on the wrist by the Wikipedia moderators for updating David’s profile in the past. Apparently I’m not an objective source.
