Joseph Napoleon's Regiment (France)
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Joseph Napoleon's Regiment (French: Régiment de Joseph Napoléon / Spanish: Regimiento de José Napoleón) was a foreign infantry regiment of the French Imperial Army formed during the mid-years of the Napoleonic Wars. The regiment would see service only on the eastern front, notably at the Battle of Borodino, Battle of Lützen, and Battle of Leipzig. Following Napoleon's abdication, the regiment was disbanded and its personnel distributed.
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Régiment de Joseph Napoléon Regimiento de José Napoleón | |
Active | February 1809 – 17 April 1814 |
Country | Kingdom of Spain |
Allegiance | Napoleon I |
Branch | French Imperial Army |
Type | Line infantry |
Size | Regiment of four battalions[lower-alpha 1] |
Part of | Imperial Foreign Troops |
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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Jean de Kindelan |
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