jan 1, 1720 - Development to the Marechaussee
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Claude Le Blanc made the Marechaussee into a national system as retracted wars brought poverty and beggars to the countryside. Each company was led by a prevot-general and 2-4 lieutenants. Company men were old soldiers, originally needing 16 years but this eventually lowered to 8.
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