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French Revolution & Empire, 19th Century
Born Alexis Joseph DELZONS
French general of the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars
Born on March 26, 1775 in Aurillac, France , France
Died on October 24, 1812 in Maloyaroslavets, Russie
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Transferred to the Army of Italy, Delzons distinguished himself at Montenotte, Dego and Lodi. Captured near Mantua he was exchanged eight days later. After having distinguished himself in the battle of Rivoli, Delzons was promoted to chef de battalion on the field of battle.
... Born in Aurillac, Delzons enlisted in a battalion of volunteers from the département of the Cantal as a lieutenant of grenadiers. He served in the campaigns of 1792 and 1793 in the Army of the Eastern Pyrenees during which he distinguished himself at Jonquière, where he was wounded, and in the Siege of Rosas.
Transferred to the Army of Italy, Delzons distinguished himself at Montenotte, Dego and Lodi. Captured near Mantua he was exchanged eight days later. After having distinguished himself in the battle of Rivoli, Delzons was promoted to chef de battalion on the field of battle.
Taking part in Napoleon Bonaparte’s Egyptian campaign, at the age of 23 Delzons was promoted to the command of a demi-brigade.
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