Historedia
Person

André Masséna

Events
4
Episodes
13
Years
1797–1806

Every event in Historedia whose sources name André Masséna, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Valvasone

    1797

    Role: French general who defeated Austrian detachments at Tarvis

    1. March 1797 · Tagliamento River crossing near ValvasoneAustrian withdrawal behind the Tagliamento

      Outflanked along successive positions, Archduke Charles pulled his main body back behind the Tagliamento River near Valvasone.

    2. 16 March 1797 · Tagliamento River banks near ValvasoneFrench crossing of the Tagliamento

      On 16 March 1797 the French vanguard reached the Tagliamento; Bonaparte used a ruse, and Bernadotte and Guieu's columns crossed under Austrian counter-charges.

    3. 17 March 1797 · Route toward Gradisca d'IsonzoFrench pursuit toward Gradisca d'Isonzo

      After the crossing, Bonaparte pressed on to prevent Charles from reforming along the Isonzo; Bernadotte pursued retreating Austrians toward Gradisca d'Isonzo on 17 March.

  2. Battle of Winterthur

    1799

    Role: French commander of the Army of Helvetia and the Army of the Danube

    1. 27 May 1799 · Winterthur, SwitzerlandBattle of Winterthur

      On 27 May 1799, Habsburg forces commanded by Friedrich Freiherr von Hotze defeated elements of the French Army of the Danube at Winterthur, securing control of north-east Switzerland.

    2. 4–7 June 1799 · Zürich and the Limmat lineAftermath: French loss of Zürich

      In the First Battle of Zürich (4–7 June 1799), the Austrians forced Masséna to abandon Zürich; he withdrew across the Limmat and awaited an opportunity to retake the city.

  3. Siege of Genoa

    1800

    Role: French commander, defender of Genoa

    1. 9 January 1800 · Army of Italy command (location not specified in sources)French Collapse and Masséna's Command

      After 1799 defeats, Masséna replaced the deceased Championnet as commander of the Army of Italy in January 1800.

    2. April 1800 · Genoa and its approachesInitial Dispositions and Sorties

      Before the investment, Miollis garrisoned Genoa with 8,000 troops while Soult held the Bocchetta Pass; Masséna later left 8,000 to defend the city and attacked westward.

    3. 4–19 April 1800 · Genoa and its approachesMelas's Offensive and Investment of Genoa

      Melas advanced with 62,000 men from 4 April, and by 19 April had driven Masséna into Genoa and placed the city under siege.

    4. 21 April 1800 · GenoaBlockade and Garrison Strength

      Ott's 24,000 Austrians besieged Genoa on land while Lord Keith's Royal Navy squadron blockaded it; Masséna had 12,000 fit men on 21 April.

    5. 20 May 1800 · GenoaFamine Within the City

      Starvation gripped the garrison; by 20 May 1800 the defenders were eating bread made from starch, linseed oil, and cacao.

    6. 4 June 1800 · GenoaEvacuation of the French Army

      On 4 June 1800 the French army was evacuated from Genoa, ending the siege.

  4. Invasion of Naples: Ferdinand flees, Joseph Bonaparte enters

    1806

    Role: Military Leader

    1. 23 January 1806 · PalermoFerdinand Flees to Sicily

      King Ferdinand IV fled Naples for Palermo on 23 January 1806, seeking protection in Sicily.

    2. 15 February 1806 · NaplesJoseph Bonaparte Enters Naples

      Joseph Bonaparte staged a triumphant entrance into Naples on 15 February 1806.

Sources

  1. Battle of Valvasone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. Battle of Winterthur Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Siege of Genoa (1800) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  4. Invasion of Naples (1806) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22