Ange Hyacinthe Maxence, baron de Damas

Ange Hyacinthe Maxence de Damas de Cormaillon baron de Damas
Portrait by George Dawe in the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace[1]
French Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office 4 August 1824–4 January 1828
Preceded by	François-René de Chateaubriand
Succeeded by	Auguste, comte de La Ferronays
French Minister of War
In office 19 October 1823–4 August 1824
Preceded by	Claude Victor, duc de Bellune
Succeeded by	Aimé, duc de Clermont-Tonnerre
Personal details
Born	30 September 1785 Paris, France
Died	6 May 1862 (age 76) Paris, France
Military service
Allegiance	Russian Empire  Kingdom of France
Branch/service	Army
Years of service	1800–1823
Rank	Lieutenant General
Wars	War of the Fourth Coalition Patriotic War of 1812 War of the Sixth Coalition
Awards	Legion of Honour Order of St. George Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky Order of Saint Vladimir Gold Sword for Bravery Order of Saint Anna Order of Saint Joseph Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Order of the Crown Royal Order of the Two-Sicilies Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand Order of Charles III Military Order of Saint James of the Sword Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary Order of Saint Louis

Ange Hyacinthe Maxence de Damas de Cormaillon, baron de Damas (30 September 1785 – 6 May 1862), was a French general and statesman who participated in the Napoleonic Wars on the Russian side before returning to France after Napoleon's exile. Upon his return to France, he continued his military career and entered into politics, eventually becoming the Minister of War and the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Capetian kings.