Alexandre, vicomte Digeon

Alexandre Elisabeth Michel, vicomte Digeon
Alexandre Elisabeth Michel, vicomte Digeon
Born	27 June 1771; Paris, France
Died	2 August 1826 (aged 55); Ronqueux, France
Allegiance	France
Service/branch	Cavalry
Rank	General of Division
Battles/wars	French Revolutionary Wars Battle of Trebbia (1799); Napoleonic Wars Battle of Austerlitz (1805); Battle of Heilsberg (1807); Battle of Friedland (1807); Battle of Tudela (1808); Battle of Vitoria (1813);
Awards	Legion of Honor (1805)
Other work	Minister of War (1823)

Alexander Elisabeth Michel vicomte Digeon, (27 June 1771 – 2 August 1826) fought in the French Revolutionary Wars in the cavalry. He became a general officer during the Napoleonic Wars, fighting in a number of important battles. After 1814, he gave his loyalty to the Bourbon Restoration and briefly served as Minister of War.

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