François Joseph Westermann
French general and political figure / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
François Joseph Westermann (5 September 1751 – 5 April 1794) was a French revolutionary and military leader during the French Revolution. He is best known as one of the main French Republican commanders in the initial stage of the War in the Vendée.
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François Joseph Westermann | |
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Born | 5 September 1751 (1751-09-05) Molsheim, France |
Died | 5 April 1794 (1794-04-06) (aged 42) Paris, France |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of France French First Republic |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1767–1773 1792–1794 |
Rank | General of brigade |
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