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Henri César Auguste Schwiter
French officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henri César Auguste Schwiter (8 January 1768 – 11 August 1839) was a French general in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He was also notable as a patron of the painter Eugène Delacroix.
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Henri César Auguste Schwiter | |
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![]() Portrait of Louis-Auguste Schwiter by Delacroix (1826-1830) – he was the general's son. | |
Born | 8 January 1768 Rueil-Malmaison, Île-de-France |
Died | 11 August 1839 Nancy, Meurthe |
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Years of service | 1772–1815 |
Rank | Général de Division |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Legion of Honour Order of Saint Louis |
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