The title of Duc d'Auerstaedt (sometimes written Auerstädt) was created by

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Marshal of France Marshal of France (, plural ') is a French military distinction, rather than a military rank, that is awarded to General officer, generals for exceptional achievements. The title has been awarded since 1185, though briefly abolished (1793–1804) ...

Louis Nicolas Davout in 1808 as a

victory title A victory title is an honorific title adopted by a successful military commander to commemorate his defeat of an enemy nation. The practice is first known in Ancient Rome and is still most commonly associated with the Romans, but it was also adop ...

rewarding and commemorating Davout's splendid victory at the Battle of Auerstaedt in 1806. The title became extinct in 1853 but was then given to the descendants of one of Marshal Davout's brothers, Charles Isidore d'Avout, by an imperial edict of

Napoleon III Napoleon III (Charles-Louis Napoléon Bonaparte; 20 April 18089 January 1873) was President of France from 1848 to 1852 and then Emperor of the French from 1852 until his deposition in 1870. He was the first president, second emperor, and last ...

Ducs d'Auerstaedt (1808)

Louis-Nicolas Davout Louis-Nicolas d'Avout (; 10 May 1770 – 1 June 1823), better known as Davout, 1st Prince of Eckmühl, 1st Duke of Auerstaedt, was a French people, French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who served during both the French Revolution ...

, Prince d'Eckmühl,

Peer of France The Peerage of France () was a hereditary distinction within the French nobility which appeared in 1180 during the Middle Ages. The prestigious title and position of Peer of France () was held by the greatest, highest-ranking members of the Fr ...

(10 May 1770-1 Jun 1823) *

Napoléon Louis Davout d'Auerstaedt d'Eckmühl Napoléon ''Louis'' Davout d'Auerstaedt d'Eckmühl, 2nd Duc d'Auerstaedt, 2nd and last Prince d'Eckmühl ( 6 January 1811 – 13 June 1853), was a French nobleman. Born in Paris, he was the son of Louis Nicolas Davout, Marshal of France. Davout in ...

, (6 January 1811 – 13 June 1853), son of Marshal Davout *

General A general officer is an Officer (armed forces), officer of high rank in the army, armies, and in some nations' air force, air and space forces, marines or naval infantry. In some usages, the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colone ...

Léopold Davout d'Auerstaedt (9 August 1829 – 1904), restored to the extinct title in 1864 * Louis Nicolas Marie Bernard Davout d'Auerstaedt (24 March 1877 – 1 March 1958) *

Colonel Colonel ( ; abbreviated as Col., Col, or COL) is a senior military Officer (armed forces), officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations. In the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a colon ...

Léopold Henri Jean Louis Marie Davout d'Auerstaedt (12 February 1904 – 18 May 1985) * Charles Louis Iwao Marie Davout d'Auerstaedt (30 November 1951 – 8 February 2006) * Sébastien Davout d'Auerstaedt (1992–present)