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Dominique Vandamme
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General Dominique-Joseph René Vandamme, Count of Unseburg (5 November 1770, in Cassel, Nord – 15 July 1830) was a French military officer, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He was a dedicated career soldier with a reputation as an excellent division and corps commander. However, he had a nasty disposition that alienated his colleagues, and would publicly criticize Napoleon, who never appointed him marshal.[1]
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Born | 5 November 1770 (1770-11-05) Cassel, France |
Died | 15 July 1830 (1830-07-16) (aged 59) Cassel |
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Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1786–1815 1820–1825 |
Rank | General of Division |
Commands held | I Corps III Corps |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Legion of Honour (Grand Cross) |
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