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César Alexandre Debelle

1770 – 1826

French general

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Lived 1770 – 1826 (aged 55). César Alexandre Debelle was a French military officer and military personnel.

César Alexandre Debelle (; Voreppe, Isère, 27 November 1770 – 19 July 1826) was a French general. He was created a baron of the Empire in 1808. He was the cavalry brigade commander at the Battle of Sahagún, where his force was heavily defeated by British hussars under Henry, Lord Paget. His name is inscribed on the north side of the Arc de Triomphe. His brother Jean-François Joseph Debelle was also a general.

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Important facts

Born

27 November 1770, Voreppe

Birth century

18th century

Died

19 July 1826, Voreppe

Occupation

Military officer, military personnel

Nationality

France

Awards

Commander of the Legion of Honour

Also known as

Cesar Alexandre Debelle

People in César Alexandre Debelle's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Alexandre Debelle

1805 – 1897

Lithographer

Jean-François Joseph Debelle

1767 – 1802

Military personnel

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped César Alexandre Debelle's

Frequently asked questions

Who was César Alexandre Debelle?

French general (1770–1826)

When was César Alexandre Debelle born?

César Alexandre Debelle was born on 27 November 1770 in Voreppe.

When did César Alexandre Debelle die?

César Alexandre Debelle died on 19 July 1826 in Voreppe.

What was César Alexandre Debelle's occupation?

César Alexandre Debelle was a military officer and military personnel.

What nationality was César Alexandre Debelle?

César Alexandre Debelle was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: César Alexandre Debelle

· Wikidata: Q3010409

· DBpedia: César Alexandre Debelle

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