Albanian Regiment (France)
The Albanian Regiment (French: Régiment albanais) was a military unit of the First French Empire formed in 1807 in Corfu. Consisting mainly of Albanians, but also Greeks, Italians and Dalmatians, it was commanded by Colonel Jean-Louis Toussaint Minot and served mainly as defense unit in the French-ruled Ionian Islands. It was disbanded in 1814.
| Albanian Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1807–1814 |
| Allegiance | French Empire |
| Branch | French Imperial Army |
| Type | Irregular light infantry |
| Engagements | Napoleonic Wars
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| Commanders | |
| Commander | Jean-Louis Toussaint Minot |
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