Louis Desaix
French general (1768–1800) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Louis Charles Antoine Desaix (French: [lwi ʃaʁl ɑ̃twan dəzɛ]) (17 August 1768 – 14 June 1800) was a French general and military leader during the French Revolutionary Wars. According to the usage of the time, he took the name Louis Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux. He was considered one of the greatest generals of the Revolutionary Wars.
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Louis Desaix | |
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Born | 17 August 1768 (1768-08-17) Ayat-sur-Sioule, Kingdom of France |
Died | 14 June 1800 (1800-06-15) (aged 31) Spinetta Marengo, Italy |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of the French French First Republic |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1783–1800 |
Rank | General of Division |
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