Antoine Charles Louis de Lasalle
Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle (10 May 1775 – 6 July 1809) was a French cavalry general during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Often called "The Hussar General," he first gained fame for his role in the Capitulation of Stettin. Throughout his short career, he became known as a daring adventurer and was credited with many exploits, fighting on every front. He was killed at the Battle of Wagram.
Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle | |
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Portrait by Antoine-Jean Gros, 1808 | |
Born | 10 May 1775 Metz, Kingdom of France |
Died | 6 July 1809 34) Deutsch-Wagram, Austrian Empire | (aged
Allegiance | First French Republic, First French Empire |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1786–1809 |
Rank | General de division |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars † |
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