French Invasion and Reign of Joseph Bonaparte
| Image | Personal Coat of Arms |
Name | Regency start | Regency end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant General of the Realm. | ||||
| Joachim Murat | 4 May 1808 | 20 July de 1808 |
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| Image | Personal Coat of Arms |
Name | Regency start | Regency end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor's Lieutenant General in Spain. | ||||
| Jean de Dieu Soult | 1 July 1813 |
11 December 1813 |
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