Born in 1771, Charles Morand started his military career in 1792. He was appointed captain of the 7th battalion of Doubs, and within a month, he was made Lieutenant-Colonel.
During 1792-96, he fought with the Rhine, Northern, Sambre and Meuse armies. In 1797, Morand fought with the Italian army, distinguished himself in battles, and, in a year, took part in the Egyptian expedition. He fought with General Desaix, stifling the Mameluke Rebellion. In 1800, he advanced in rank to General of Brigade and was appointed governor of an Egyptian province.
Upon his return to France, Morand was put at the head of the department of interior troops. In 1805, he was promoted to General of Division. He fought bravely at Austerlitz. During the campaigns of 1806-07, 1809, 1812, and 1813, he proved to be a brave Division Commander and talented Chief of Staff, and participated in battles at Eckmuhl, Wagram, Smolensk, Borodino, Lutzen, and others.
Morand's division was considered to be the best in Davout's Corps, which was one of the most efficient in the Grand Army. In 1808, for his skill, Morand was granted the title of Count. In 1815, he became a Peer of France.
When Napoleon was crushed, he was deprived of all his regalia and had to leave the country. Morand returned from exile in 1819 but was restored to service only in 1830. He was put in command of the military district in Besançon. General Charles Morand died in Paris in 1835.