Louis-François Lejeune
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Louis-François, Baron Lejeune (3 February 1775 in Strasbourg – 29 February 1848) was a French general, painter, and lithographer. His memoirs have frequently been republished and his name is engraved on the Arc de Triomphe.
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Born | 3 February 1775 Strasbourg |
Died | 29 February 1848(1848-02-29) (aged 73) Toulouse |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France, French First Republic, First French Empire, Kingdom of France, Kingdom of France |
Service/ | Engineers, Artillery |
Years of service | 1792–1824 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Commander of the légion d'honneur Chevalier de Saint-Louis |
Other work | Mayor of Toulouse Painter and engraver |
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