Sylvain Charles Valée

Sylvain-Charles, comte Valée (17 December 1773 – 16 August 1846), born in Brienne-le-Château, was an artillery officer who served Republican France, the Empire and the restored Bourbons. Best known for his efforts to reform French artillery arm into the Valée system. He would become a Marshal of France for his service in the conquest of Algeria.