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Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau

1760 – 1830

French general

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About Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau

Lived 1760 – 1830 (aged 70). Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau was a French politician, military personnel, staatsrat and military officer.

Gilles-Joseph-Martin Bruneteau, comte de Saint-Suzanne (; 7 March 1760 – 26 August 1830) was a French Revolutionary and Napoleonic general. A Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, he was made a Count under the First French Empire.

His name is inscribed "S SUZANNE" on the east pillar of the Arc de Triomphe.

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Important facts

Born

7 March 1760, Poivres

Birth century

18th century

Died

26 August 1830, Paris

Occupation

Politician, military personnel, Staatsrat, military officer

Nationality

France

Positions held

Pair of France, Member of the Sénat conservateur, Senator

Awards

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis; List of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe

Also known as

STE SUZANNE, Gilles-Joseph-Martin Bruneteau Saint-Suzanne

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau?

French general (1760-1830)

When was Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau born?

Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau was born on 7 March 1760 in Poivres.

When did Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau die?

Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau died on 26 August 1830 in Paris.

What was Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau's occupation?

Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau was a politician, military personnel, staatsrat and military officer.

What nationality was Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau?

Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau

· Wikidata: Q3105572

· DBpedia: Gilles Joseph Martin Bruneteau

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