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André-Charles-Victor Reille

1815 – 1887

French officer

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Lived 1815 – 1887 (aged 71). André-Charles-Victor Reille was a French military officer and politician.

General Reille delivering Napoleon's letter of surrender to King William I at the Battle of Sedan in September 1870. Mural by Carl Steffeck for the former Ruhmeshalle in Berlin that was destroyed by bombs during World War II

André Charles Victor Reille (23 July 1815 in Paris – 19 January 1887 in Antibes) was a French general. Born into a military family, he studied at the Military School of Saint-Cyr and was a cavalry lieutenant by 1838, captain in 1841, before becoming an aide to General Oudinot, squadron leader in 1851, Lieutenant-Colonel in 1855, colonel in 1859, brigadier general in 1865, and major general in 1875. He was an aide to Napoleon III beginning in 1859 and gave Napoleon's letter of surrender to King William of Prussia at the Battle of Sedan in 1870.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Positions held
Aide-de-camp, President of the general council of Alpes-Maritimes
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle; Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar; Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword; Order of the Medjidie; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Commemorative medal of the 1859 Italian Campaign; Crimea Medal; Medal of Military Valour
Also known as
Andre-Charles-Victor Reille, André Charles Victor Reille

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Frequently asked questions

Who was André-Charles-Victor Reille?

French officer (1815–1887)

When was André-Charles-Victor Reille born?

André-Charles-Victor Reille was born on 23 July 1815 in Paris.

When did André-Charles-Victor Reille die?

André-Charles-Victor Reille died on 19 January 1887 in Antibes.

What was André-Charles-Victor Reille's occupation?

André-Charles-Victor Reille was a military officer and politician.

What nationality was André-Charles-Victor Reille?

André-Charles-Victor Reille was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: André-Charles-Victor Reille

· Wikidata: Q516199

· DBpedia: André Charles Victor Reille

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