Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval
French general and military engineer
Born
September 15th, 1715
309 years ago
Died
May 9th, 1789
235 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
France
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Served as a French general and military engineer during the 18th century. Contributed significantly to the development of artillery and fortifications. Implemented innovative changes that modernized the French artillery system, improving its effectiveness in warfare. His techniques and designs were adopted widely, influencing military engineering in Europe for decades.
Developed the Gribeauval System for artillery
Introduced standardization in artillery design
Served as Inspector General of Artillery
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