Jacques Louis François Delaistre de Tilly
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Not to be confused with Jacques Tilly.
Jacques-Louis-François Delaistre de Tilly (2 February 1749, Vernon, Eure – 10 January 1822, Paris) became a general officer in the French army during the French Revolutionary Wars. He led a cavalry division in a number of battles during the Napoleonic Wars. His name is inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe.
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Jacques Louis François Delaistre de Tilly | |
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Born | (1749-02-02)2 February 1749 Vernon, Eure, France |
Died | 10 January 1822(1822-01-10) (aged 72) Paris, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Cavalry |
Rank | General of Division |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars
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Awards | Baron d'Empire (1812) |
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