François Séverin Marceau
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François Séverin Marceau-Desgraviers (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa sevəʁɛ̃ maʁso degʁavje]; 1 March 1769 – 21 September 1796) was a French general of the Revolutionary Wars.
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François Séverin Marceau | |
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Born | 1 March 1769 Chartres, Kingdom of France |
Died | 19 September 1796(1796-09-19) (aged 27) Altenkirchen, Holy Roman Empire |
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Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of France French Republic |
Years of service | 1785–96 |
Rank | Divisional general |
Commands held | Armée de l'Ouest Fortress of Mainz |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars |
Awards | Names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe |
Other work | Minister of War |
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