François Étienne de Kellermann
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François Étienne de Kellermann, 2nd Duke of Valmy (4 August 1770 – 2 June 1835) was a French cavalry general noted for his daring and skillful exploits during the Napoleonic Wars. He was the son of François Christophe de Kellermann and the father of the diplomat François Christophe Edmond de Kellermann.
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François Etienne de Kellermann | |
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Born | (1770-08-04)4 August 1770 Metz, France |
Died | 2 June 1835(1835-06-02) (aged 64) Paris, France |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France French First Republic First French Empire |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1785– 1795–1815 |
Rank | General of Division |
Commands held | Dragoon Division IV Cavalry Corps III Cavalry Corps VI Cavalry Corps |
Awards | Legion of Honour (Grand Cross) |
Other work | politician |
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