Bernard-Georges-François Frère

Bernard-Georges-François Frère, Count of the Empire, (French pronunciation: [bɛʁnaʁ ʒɔʁʒ fʁɑ̃swa fʁɛʁ]; 8 January 1762, in Montréal, Aude – 16 February 1826, in Paris) was a French soldier of the French Revolutionary Wars, who later rose to the top military rank of General of Division, taking part in the Napoleonic Wars.

Bernard-Georges-François Frère
Born(1762-01-08)8 January 1762
Montréal, Aude, France
Died16 February 1826(1826-02-16) (aged 62)
Paris, France
Allegiance Kingdom of France (1791-1792),
French First Republic,
First French Empire,
Bourbon Restoration
Service/branchInfantry
Years of service1791–1815
RankGeneral of Division
Battles/warsFrench Revolutionary Wars,
Napoleonic Wars
AwardsCount of the Empire
Other workCommander of the military division of Rennes, commander of the military division of Lille.
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