Antoine François Eugène Merlin
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Antoine François Eugène Merlin (27 December 1778 – 31 August 1854) was a French soldier and general of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, who fought in central Europe, the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. Later in life, he became a politician and sat in the Chamber of Deputies as a supporter of the July Monarchy.
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Antoine François Eugène Merlin | |
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Born | (1778-12-27)December 27, 1778 Douai |
Died | August 31, 1854(1854-08-31) (aged 75) Eaubonne |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Cavalry |
Years of service | 1793–1848 |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour Knight of the Order of St Louis |
Other work | Member of the Chamber of Deputies Peer of France |
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Not to be confused with Christophe Antoine Merlin.