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Jean Baptiste Vaillant

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Jean Baptiste Vaillant
Born1751 (1751)
Died1837 (aged 85–86)
Allegiance Kingdom of France
French First Republic
Service / branch French Army
RankGeneral of Brigade
Battles / warsFrench Revolutionary Wars
Napoleonic Wars

Simone Jean Baptiste Vaillant (1751–1837) was a general of the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Promoted to General of Brigade 20 May 1795.[1] His 7th Battalion of Artillery was awarded Armes of Honor on 19 April 1803.[2]

References

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  1. ^ See Tony Broughton. "Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789–1814: Vabre to Voulland". Napoleon Series.org. Robert Burnham, editor in chief. November 2007. Accessed 24 April 2010.
  2. ^ Tony Broughton. "Armes d’Honneur awarded to the Bataillons du Train d’Artillerie." Military Subjects: Organization, Strategy and Tactics. Napoleon Series. Robert Burnham, Editor in chief. August 2004. 18 May 2010.