Elie Frederic Forey, a French soldier, horn in Paris, Jan. 10, 1804, died in Besangon, June 20, 1872. He was a graduate of the military school at St. Cyr, and accompanied the first expedition to Algeria, whence he returned in 1844 with the rank of colonel. He became general in 1848, in 1851 commander of the legion of honor in reward for his reckless firing on the opponents of the coup d'etat, and in 1852 he was made general of division. In 1854 he commanded for a short time before Sebas-topol. In the Italian war of 1859 he was the first to infiict a heavy blow upon the Austrians, at Montebello. He distinguished himself also in other engagements, especially at Solferino, after which he was made a senator. In 1862 he served in Mexico at first under Bazaine, and was afterward invested with the civil and military administration as minister plenipotentiary. He confiscated the property of Mexicans hostile to the invasion, compelled the surrender of Puebla, May 17, 1803, entered the city of Mexico, June 10, and was appointed marshal. In the autumn he was recalled to France, owing to his dictatorial and ambitious disposition, and in December became commander of the second army corps.

In 1807 he directed the exercises in the camp of Chalons, and then retired on account of ill health.