Jean Joseph Guieu
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Jean Joseph Guieu, also Jean Guyeux, (30 September 1758 – 5 October 1817) joined the French royal army and quickly rose in rank during the French Revolutionary Wars. He fought in the War of the Pyrenees against Spain and became a general officer. After transferring to Italy, he held important commands under Napoleon Bonaparte in the Italian campaign of 1796-1797. He retired from the army in 1803 and his surname is one of the Names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe.
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Jean Joseph Guieu | |
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Born | 30 September 1758 (1758-09-30) Champcella, France |
Died | 5 October 1817 (1817-10-06) (aged 59) Châteauroux, France |
Allegiance | France |
Years of service | 1774-1803 |
Rank | General of Division |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars
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