Sigismond Frédéric de Berckheim
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Sigismond Frédéric de Berckheim (9 May 1775 – 28 December 1817) became a French division commander during the last years of the Napoleonic Wars. Born into an old Alsatian family, he joined an infantry regiment at the age of 14. In 1807 he became the commanding officer of the 1st Cuirassier Regiment. In 1809 he led his cavalrymen at Eckmühl, Ratisbon, Aspern-Essling and Wagram. Promoted to general of brigade, he fought at First and Second Polotsk and the Berezina in 1812. He led a cavalry brigade at Lützen and Bautzen in 1813. Promoted to general of division, he led a cavalry division at Dresden, Leipzig and Hanau. He commanded a cavalry division at Arcis-sur-Aube in 1814. He became an inspector general and a member of the Chamber of Deputies in 1815 and 1816. His surname is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, on Column 12.
Sigismond Frédéric de Berckheim | |
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Born | 9 May 1775 (1775-05-09) Ribeauvillé, France |
Died | 28 December 1817 (aged 42) Paris, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Infantry, Cavalry |
Years of service | 1786–1791, 1814–1819 1791–1814 |
Rank | General of Division |
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Awards | Légion d'Honneur, CC 1813 |
Other work | Baron of the Empire, 1810 Order of Saint Louis, 1814 Chamber of Deputies, 1815–1816 |