Henri Victor Roulland
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Henri Victor Roulland, or Rouland (11 September or October[1] 1751 – 6 February 1827) was a French Brigadier General of the French Revolution and the French Revolutionary Wars. He led the heroic defense of the fortress of Landrecies during the Siege of Landrecies (1794), but was forced to surrender after a devastating artillery bombardment that lasted three days.
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Henri Victor Roulland | |
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Born | 11 October 1751 (1751-10-11) Saint-Quentin-d'Elle, France |
Died | 6 February 1827 (1827-02-07) (aged 75) Rennes, France |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of France French Republic First French Empire Kingdom of France |
Years of service | 1770–1775, 1791–1816 |
Rank | General de brigade |
Battles/wars | Siege of Landrecies (1794) French Revolutionary Wars |
Awards | Légion d'Honneur Chevalier 11 December 1803; Officier 14 June 1804 |
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