Alexandre, vicomte Digeon
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Alexander Elisabeth Michel vicomte Digeon, (27 June 1771 – 2 August 1826) fought in the French Revolutionary Wars in the cavalry. He became a general officer during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting in a number of important battles. After 1814, he gave his loyalty to the Bourbon Restoration and briefly served as Minister of War.
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Alexandre Elisabeth Michel, vicomte Digeon | |
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Born | 27 June 1771 (1771-06-27) Paris, France |
Died | 2 August 1826 (1826-08-03) (aged 55) Ronqueux, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Cavalry |
Rank | General of Division |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars
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Awards | Legion of Honor (1805) |
Other work | Minister of War (1823) |
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