Eugene Beauharnais was a pupil of St.Germain-en-Loye, and had for his military instructor the great captain of the age.

His whole life was devoted to the military art.

Berthier and Marmont were both sons of officers, and, being early intended for the army, they received military educations.

Lecourbe had also the advantages of a military education before entering the army.

Pichegru and Duroc were pupils of the military school of Brienne.