Bernard-Georges-François Frère
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Bernard-Georges-François Frère, Count of the Empire, (French pronunciation: [bɛʁnaʁ ʒɔʁʒ fʁɑ̃swa fʁɛʁ]; 8 January 1762, in Montréal, Aude – 16 February 1826, in Paris) was a French soldier of the French Revolutionary Wars, who later rose to the top military rank of General of Division, taking part in the Napoleonic Wars.
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Bernard-Georges-François Frère | |
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Born | (1762-01-08)8 January 1762 Montréal, Aude, France |
Died | 16 February 1826(1826-02-16) (aged 62) Paris, France |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France (1791-1792), French First Republic, First French Empire, Bourbon Restoration |
Service/ | Infantry |
Years of service | 1791–1815 |
Rank | General of Division |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Count of the Empire |
Other work | Commander of the military division of Rennes, commander of the military division of Lille. |
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