Bertrand Bessières

Bertrand Bessières, 1st Baron Bessières (born 6 January 1773 in Prayssac; died 15 November 1855 in Chantilly), was a French general of the Napoleonic Wars. He was the younger brother of Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bessières, Duke of Istria.

Bertrand Bessières
Born(1773-01-06)6 January 1773
Prayssac, Kingdom of France
Died15 November 1855(1855-11-15) (aged 82)
Chantilly, Second French Empire
Allegiance First French Republic
 First French Empire
Service/branch Revolutionary Army
Imperial Army
RankGénéral de brigade
Battles/warsFrench Revolutionary Wars
Napoleonic wars
RelationsJean-Baptiste Bessières (brother)
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