Jean-Étienne Championnet
Republican French military leader (1762–1800) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean-Étienne Vachier Championnet (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ etjɛn vaʃje ʃɑ̃pjɔnɛ]), also known as Championnet (13 April 1762, Alixan, Drôme – 9 January 1800), led a Republican French division in many important battles during the French Revolutionary Wars. He became commander-in-chief of the Army of Rome in 1798 and of the Army of Italy in 1799. He died in early 1800 of typhus. His name is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, on Column 3.
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Born | 13 April 1762 (1762-04-13) Alixan, France |
Died | 9 January 1800 (1800-01-10) (aged 37) Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Infantry |
Years of service | 1789–1800 |
Rank | General of Division |
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