Charles François de Virot de Sombreuil
Charles François de Virot (also spelt Viraud or Vireaux) marquis de Sombreuil (12 January 1725 – 17 June 1794) was a French Royalist general of the Ancien Régime and French Revolutionary Wars. He rose to become maréchal de camp, hero of the Battle of Rocoux and governor of Les Invalides.
Charles François de Virot de Sombreuil | |
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| Born | 12 January 1723 Ensisheim, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 17 June 1794 (aged 71) Paris, French First Republic |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Service/ | French Army |
| Years of service | 1735–1794 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars |
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| Awards | Order of Saint Louis |
| Spouse(s) |
Marie-Madeleine des Flottes de l'Eychoisier
(m. 1748–1780) |
| Children | 3, incl. Charles |
| Other work | Governor of Les Invalides |
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