Adam Philippe
French General and Comte de Custine
Born
1740
285 years ago
Died
August 28th, 1793
231 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
France
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Served as a general in the French Revolutionary Army. Played a significant role in the early campaigns of the Revolutionary Wars. Led military efforts during the War of the First Coalition against Austria and Prussia. Captured by Prussian forces during a military campaign and was executed by guillotine in 1793.
Served as a general in the French Revolutionary Army
Led campaigns against Austria and Prussia
Executed by guillotine in 1793
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