Jean-Pierre du Teil
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Jean-Pierre du Teil, baron du Teil, seigneur de Pommier, Chars, les Rousselières, Vaux and of other places (15 July 1722 – 22 February 1794) was a French artillery general and one of the most important influences on Napoleon I during his training at the École d'artillerie in Auxonne (set up in 1759).
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Jean-Pierre du Teil | |
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Born | (1722-07-15)15 July 1722 Pommier-de-Beaurepaire, France |
Died | 22 February 1794(1794-02-22) (aged 71) Lyon, French Republic |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1731–1794 |
Rank | Général de division |
Awards | Order of Saint Louis |
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