Guillaume Philibert Duhesme
French general during the Napoleonic Wars
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Died
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Military & Warriors
Country
France
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Born in 1766, a French general served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Duhesme held several key military positions, notably leading troops in the campaigns in Italy and against the Austrians. He achieved the rank of general and played a significant role in various battles, including at the Siege of Barcelona. Duhesme also contributed to the military reforms and strategies of the time, solidifying his place in military history.
Led French troops in the Siege of Barcelona
Served as a general in the Napoleonic Wars
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