Jean-Louis-Brigitte Espagne
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Jean-Louis-Brigitte Espagne, Count d'Espagne and of the Empire (born 16 February 1769 in Auch, died 21 May 1809 on the island of Lobau) was a French cavalry commander of the French Revolutionary Wars, who rose to the top military rank of General of Division and took part in the Napoleonic Wars.
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Born | (1769-02-16)16 February 1769 Auch, France |
Died | 21 May 1809(1809-05-21) (aged 40) Lobau, Austria |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France, Kingdom of France (1791-1792), French First Republic, First French Empire |
Service/ | Cavalry |
Years of service | 1787-1809 |
Rank | General of Division |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Count of the Empire |
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