He was one of the most distinguished and efficient of Bugeaud's generals, rendering special service at Isly (14 August 1844).

[2] Juchault de Lamoricière played a part in the political events of 1848, both as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and as a military commander.

From 1848 to 1851 Juchault de Lamoricière was one of the most conspicuous opponents of the policies of Louis Napoleon, and following the coup d'état of 2 December 1851 he was arrested and exiled.

[2] Juchault de Lamoricière refused to give his allegiance to the new Emperor Napoleon III.

His last years were spent in complete retirement in France where he had been allowed to return in 1857.He died at Prouzel (Somme) in 1865.