Jean Mathieu Seras
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Jean Mathieu Seras or Serras (16 April 1765 – 14 April 1815) was born in northwest Italy, but adhered to the French Revolution and joined the French army. He became a division commander in the First French Empire under Napoleon and led troops in Italy and Spain. Seras is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe on Column 25.
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Born | 16 April 1765 (1765-04-16) Piedmont, in modern-day Italy |
Died | 14 April 1815 (1815-04-15) (aged 49) Grenoble, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Infantry |
Years of service | 1791–1814 |
Rank | General of Division |
Battles/wars | Battle of Novi (1799) Battle of Sacile (1809) Battle of Piave River (1809) Battle of Sankt Michael (1809) Battle of Raab (1809) Battle of Wagram (1809) |
Awards | Légion d'Honneur, GC, 1809 |
Other work | Count of the Empire, 1809 |
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