Paul-Jean-Baptiste Poret de Morvan
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Paul-Jean-Baptiste Poret de Morvan (French pronunciation: [pɔl ʒɑ̃ batist pɔʁɛ də mɔʁvɑ̃]; 14 April 1777 – 17 February 1834), baron of the Empire, was a French officer during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars, who rose to the rank of general.[1]
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Paul-Jean-Baptiste Poret de Morvan | |
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![]() General Baron Poret de Morvan. | |
Born | (1777-04-14)14 April 1777 Saint-Étienne-sous-Bailleul, France |
Died | 17 February 1834(1834-02-17) (aged 56) Chartres, France |
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Service/ | Artillery, then Infantry |
Years of service | 1793–1829 |
Rank | General of Brigade |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Knight, later Baron of the Empire |
Other work | General Inspector for Infantry |
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