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French Revolution & Empire, 19th Century

FrenchBorn Maximilien Sébastien FOY

French military leader, statesman and writer

Born on February 3, 1775 in Ham, France , France

Died on November 28, 1825 in Paris, France

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He was born in Ham, Somme, and educated in the military school of La Fere, and made sub-lieutenant of artillery in 1792. He was present at the battles of Valmy and Jemappes, and in 1793 obtained a company, as promotion was rapid in those days. In all the subsequent campaigns (including the First Battle of Zurich) he was actively employed under Dumourier, Pichegru, Moreau, Masséna, and others. ...   He was born in Ham, Somme, and educated in the military school of La Fere, and made sub-lieutenant of artillery in 1792. He was present at the battles of Valmy and Jemappes, and in 1793 obtained a company, as promotion was rapid in those days. In all the subsequent campaigns (including the First Battle of Zurich) he was actively employed under Dumourier, Pichegru, Moreau, Masséna, and others.



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