Jan Henryk Wołodkowicz
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Jan Chrzciciel Henryk Witold Wołodkowicz (French: Vitold Jean Henri de Wolodkowicz, 17 September 1765[1][2] – 6 August 1825[1] or 20 August 1836[2][3]) was a Lithuanian nobleman from the Wołodkowicz family of the Radwan coat of arms. Initially, he served as cavalry captain in the Grand Ducal Lithuanian Army from 1789 to 1794. Joining the French Revolutionary Army in 1796, he rose to the rank of general, which he kept in the Grande Armée. He was also one of Napoleon's Aide-de-camp.
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Nickname(s) | Henry / Henri le beau |
Born | 17 September 1765 (1765-09-17) Sienna, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
Died | 6 August 1825 (1825-08-07) (aged 59) St. Petersburg, Russian Empire |
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Years of service | 1789–1815 |
Rank | General de division |
Battles/wars | Kościuszko Uprising French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
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