David Hendrik Chassé
Dutch army officer (1765–1849) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Hendrik, Baron Chassé (Tiel, 18 March 1765 – Breda, 2 May 1849) was a Dutch soldier who fought both for and against Napoleon. He commanded the Third Netherlands Division that intervened at a crucial moment in the Battle of Waterloo. In 1830 he bombarded the city of Antwerp as commander of Antwerp Citadel during the Belgian Revolution.
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David Hendrik Chassé | |
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Born | (1765-03-18)18 March 1765 Tiel |
Died | 2 May 1849(1849-05-02) (aged 84) Breda |
Buried | Ginneken |
Allegiance | United Kingdom of the Netherlands |
Service/ | infantry |
Years of service | 1775–1839 |
Rank | general |
Commands held | Dutch brigade, Division-Leval Third Netherlands Division Dutch Mobile Army in Belgium Citadel of Antwerp |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Grand Cross Military William Order |
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