Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac
French general
About Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac
Lived 1773 – 1855 (aged 81). Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac was a French politician, military officer and military personnel.
Jacque-Marie Cavaignac, vicomte Cavaignac de Baragne, an 1810 portrait. He wears the uniform of an aide de camp to the King of Naples Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac (; 1773–1855) was a French general. He was the brother of Jean Baptiste Cavaignac.
Jacques-Marie served with distinction in the army under the Republic and successive governments. He commanded the cavalry of the XI corps in the retreat from Moscow, and eventually became Vicomte Cavaignac and inspector-general of cavalry.
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Who was Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac?
French general (1773–1855)
When was Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac born?
Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac was born on 11 February 1773 in Gourdon.
When did Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac die?
Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac died on 23 January 1855 in Paris.
What was Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac's occupation?
Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac was a politician, military officer and military personnel.
What nationality was Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac?
Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac was French.
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