 Complete the following phrase:  Mariage was born in Valogenes on 8 July 1767. He entered the French army as a private before the French Revolution. During the Revolution he distinguished himself in several campaigns and worked his way up through the ranks. He was appointed a colonel and sent on a mission to Turkey where he showed ability. He was promoted to Maréchal de camp major-general on 18 October 1812. He was wounded at the 