Dominique Vandamme
General Dominique-Joseph René Vandamme, Count of Unseburg (5 November 1770, in Cassel, Nord – 15 July 1830) was a French military officer, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He was a dedicated career soldier with a reputation as an excellent division and corps commander. However, he had a nasty disposition that alienated his colleagues, and would publicly criticize Napoleon, who never appointed him marshal.
Dominique Joseph René Vandamme | |
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Dominique-Joseph René Vandamme | |
| Born | 5 November 1770 Cassel, France |
| Died | 15 July 1830 (aged 59) Cassel |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of the French French First Republic First French Empire Bourbon Restoration |
| Service/ | French Army |
| Years of service | 1786–1815 1820–1825 |
| Rank | General of Division |
| Commands held | I Corps III Corps |
| Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Legion of Honour (Grand Cross) |
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