Maret, Hugues-bernard, Duc (duke) De Bassano

A journalist in the early stages of the French Revolution, Maret entered the diplomatic service in 1792. After the coup d'�tat of 18 Brumaire (Nov. 9, 1799), Napoleon appointed him secretary of state to the consuls. He grew in Napoleon's esteem and acted as his confidential adviser. From April 1811 to November 1813, Maret