François Joseph Westermann

French general of the Revolutionary Wars

François Joseph Westermann - French general of the Revolutionary Wars
Born

1751
274 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1794
230 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

France

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Served as a general during the French Revolutionary Wars. Played a significant role in military campaigns against foreign coalitions. Participated in the Vendée uprising, leading troops to suppress royalist insurrections. His military strategies contributed to the revolutionary government's efforts to maintain control over France during turbulent times. Executed in 1794 amid political turmoil and purges during the Reign of Terror.

Led troops during the Vendée uprising

Facilitated revolutionary military campaigns

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