About Matteo Wade
Lived 1747 – 1829 (aged 81–82). Matteo Wade was an Irish military personnel.
Matthew Wade was an Irish soldier and commander. In 1806 he was in charge of fortress "Civitella" in Abruzzo, against Joachim Murat's French siege. Despite being just 300 defenders, the French were held off from 27 March to 21 May, when they were forced to surrender and taken prisoner.
Matthew Wade is commemorated with a monumental tomb in Civitella, erected in 1829.
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Irish soldier
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Matteo Wade was born in 1747 in Ireland.
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Matteo Wade died in 1829.
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Matteo Wade was a military personnel.
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Matteo Wade was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matteo Wade. https://biography.guide/matteo-wade/
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