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Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière

1766 – 1839

French general

Politician Military personnel
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About Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière

Lived 1766 – 1839 (aged 73). Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière was a French politician and military personnel.

Olivier Macoux Rivaud, Baron de la Raffinière (; 10 February 1766, in Civray, Vienne – 19 December 1839, in Angoulême) was a French infantry commander during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Military service 14 June 1800: Commanded a brigade in Chambarlhac's Division at the Battle of Marengo 3 December 1805: Commanded an infantry division in the I Corps at the Battle of Austerlitz 17 October 1806: Commanded the 2nd Division of the I Corps at the Battle of Halle 6 November 1806: Commanded the 2nd Division of the I Corps at the Battle of Lübeck

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Important facts

Born
10 February 1766, Civray
Birth century
18th century
Died
19 December 1839, Angoulême
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
France
Positions held
Member of the French National Assembly
Awards
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Louis; List of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe; Légion d'honneur; Names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe; Nobility of the First French Empire; Order of Saint Louis
Also known as
Olivier Macoux Rivaud de La Raffinière, Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffiniere

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière?

French general (1766–1839)

When was Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière born?

Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière was born on 10 February 1766 in Civray.

When did Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière die?

Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière died on 19 December 1839 in Angoulême.

What was Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière's occupation?

Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière?

Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière

· Wikidata: Q3351178

· DBpedia: Olivier Macoux Rivaud de la Raffinière

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