Adolphe Marbot
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Antoine Adolphe Marcelin Marbot[lower-alpha 1] (/mɑːrˈboʊ/ mar-BOH, French: [ɑ̃twan adɔlf maʁsəlɛ̃ maʁbo]; 22 March 1781 – 2 June 1844), known as Adolphe Marbot,[lower-alpha 2] was a French general. He belongs to a family that has distinguished itself particularly in the career of arms, giving three generals to France in less than 50 years.
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Birth name | Antoine Adolphe Marcelin Marbot |
Nickname(s) | Marbot the Elder |
Born | (1781-03-22)22 March 1781 Altillac, France |
Died | 2 June 1844(1844-06-02) (aged 63) Altillac, France |
Allegiance | French Republic French Empire Kingdom of France Kingdom of France |
Years of service | 1798–1843 |
Rank | Maréchal de camp (Brigadier general) |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars: Prussian and Polish campaign Spanish campaign Portuguese campaign Russian campaign |
Awards | Order of the Legion of Honour (Commander) Order of Saint Louis (Knight) |
Relations | Jean-Antoine Marbot, Divisional general (Father) Jean-Baptiste Antoine Marcelin Marbot, Lieutenant general (Brother) François Certain de Canrobert, Marshal of France (Cousin) |
Other work | Commander of the Aisne department |
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