Camille Alphonse Trézel
French général de division / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Camille Alphonse Trézel?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Camille Alphonse Trézel (5 January 1780, in Paris – 11 April 1860, in Paris) was a French général de division, Minister for War and peer of France during the July Monarchy. He was the assistant chief of the general staff on the Morea expedition, and served in the 1830s in the French conquest of Algeria, where he suffered a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Macta.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Camille Alphonse Trézel | |
---|---|
Born | (1780-01-05)5 January 1780 Paris |
Died | 11 April 1860(1860-04-11) (aged 80) Paris |
Allegiance | France |
Years of service | 1801–1856 |
Rank | Major-general |
Battles/wars | Battle of Ligny Battle of Macta |
Awards | Legion of Honour (Grand Officer) |
Other work | Minister for War |
Close