Henri Gatien Bertrand

French general during the Napoleonic Wars

Henri Gatien Bertrand - French general during the Napoleonic Wars
Born

1773
252 years ago

Died

January 31st, 1844
181 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

France

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Served as a general in the French army during the Napoleonic Wars. Bertrand played a significant role in several key battles and was a close confidant of Napoleon Bonaparte. Participated in the Russian Campaign of 1812 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Following Napoleon's defeat, went into exile with him on the island of Saint Helena, where Bertrand remained loyal until Napoleon's death.

Served as a general in the Napoleonic Wars

Participated in the Battle of Waterloo

Accompanied Napoleon into exile on Saint Helena

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