The victory of Marengo restored his freedom, and Soult received the command of the southern part of the kingdom of Naples, and in 1802 he was appointed one of the four generals commanding the consular guard.
The victory of Marengo restored his freedom. Soult received the command of the southern part of the kingdom of Naples. He was appointed one of the four generals. This was in 1802. These four generals were commanding the consular guard.