Jacques Bernard d'Anselme
Jacques Bernard Modeste d'Anselme (22 July 1740, Apt – 17 September 1814, Paris) was a French general of the French Revolutionary Army, notable as the first commander of the Army of the Var which soon became the Army of Italy. He fell under suspicion, was removed from command and placed under arrest, but he survived the Reign of Terror. ANSELME is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, on Column 23.
Jacques Bernard d'Anselme | |
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| Born | 22 July 1740 Apt, Vaucluse, France |
| Died | 17 September 1814 (aged 74) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France France |
| Service/ | Infantry |
| Years of service | ?–1792 1792–1793, 1798–1814 |
| Rank | General of Division |
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| Awards | Order of Saint-Louis, 1770 Légion d'Honneur, 1805 |
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