Guillaume Brune
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Guillaume Marie-Anne Brune, 1st Count Brune (French pronunciation: [ɡijom maʁi an bʁyn], 13 March 1764 – 2 August 1815) was a French military commander, Marshal of the Empire, and political figure who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.
"Brune" redirects here. For the French Guianese politician, see Paulin Bruné. For other people, see Brune (disambiguation).
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Guillaume Brune Count of the Empire | |
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Born | 13 March 1764 (1764-03-13) Brive-la-Gaillarde, France |
Died | 2 August 1815 (1815-08-03) (aged 52) Avignon, France |
Allegiance | French First Republic First French Empire |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1791–1815 |
Rank | Marshal of the Empire |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour |
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