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François Isaac Monod de Froideville

1720 – 1794

Swiss military officer

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About François Isaac Monod de Froideville

Lived 1720 – 1794 (aged 73–74). François Isaac Monod de Froideville was a military personnel.

François Isaac Monod de Froideville (12 May 1720, Froideville, in the municipality of Ballens – 1794) was a Swiss military officer in Prussian service and lord of Froideville. The son of Gabriel Monod, châtelain of Bière, and Susanne de Crousaz de Prélaz, he was the brother of Benjamin Louis Monod de Froideville and Gabriel Monod de Froideville.

Career

Monod de Froideville took part in the Seven Years' War in the Prussian army. He was promoted to colonel in 1775, served as quartermaster of the second army corps from 1779, and was made a member of the college of war and major general in 1788, before retiring shortly afterwards. He never married.

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Important facts

Born
12 May 1720
Birth century
18th century
Died
1794
Occupation
Military personnel

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Swiss military officer (1720–1794)

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François Isaac Monod de Froideville was born on 12 May 1720.

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François Isaac Monod de Froideville died in 1794.

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François Isaac Monod de Froideville was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François Isaac Monod de Froideville

· Wikidata: Q139817528

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