About Jean-Baptiste Jeanin
Lived 1769 – 1830 (aged 61). Jean-Baptiste Jeanin was a French military officer.
Jean-Baptiste Jeanin (; 22 January 1771 in Val-d'Épy – 2 May 1830) was a French military commander during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars, and a brigadier general during the Peninsular War. During the Hundred Days, he commanded the 20th Infantry Division at Ligny and Waterloo.
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Who was Jean-Baptiste Jeanin?
French military commander (1769–1830)
When was Jean-Baptiste Jeanin born?
Jean-Baptiste Jeanin was born on 22 January 1769 in Val-d'Épy.
When did Jean-Baptiste Jeanin die?
Jean-Baptiste Jeanin died on 2 May 1830 in Saulieu.
What was Jean-Baptiste Jeanin's occupation?
Jean-Baptiste Jeanin was a military officer.
What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Jeanin?
Jean-Baptiste Jeanin was French.
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