Michel de Beaupuy
French soldier (1755–1796) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armand-Michel Bacharetie de Beaupuy (14 July 1755 – 19 October 1796) was a French soldier. He rose in rank to command an infantry division during the Wars of the French Revolution. He was killed at the Battle of Emmendingen. His surname is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, on Column 18.
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Birth name | Armand-Michel Bacharetie de Beaupuy |
Born | 14 July 1755 Mussidan |
Died | 19 October 1796(1796-10-19) (aged 41) Emmendingen (Volgelsheim) |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of France French First Republic |
Years of service | 1776–1796 |
Rank | General of Division |
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