Pierre Augereau

French General during the Revolutionary Wars

Pierre Augereau - French General during the Revolutionary Wars
Born

October 21st, 1757
267 years ago

Died

June 12th, 1816
208 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

France

Links & References

Served as a general in the French Revolutionary Army, contributing to key military campaigns from 1792 to 1799. Participated in the Army of the Rhine and later led troops in the Italian campaigns. Achieved the rank of Marshal of France under Napoleon Bonaparte, promoting significant military strategies and successes during the Revolutionary Wars. After the coup of 18 Brumaire, maintained a prominent role in the French military hierarchy, playing a crucial part in establishing Napoleon's rule.

Led troops in the Italian campaigns

Achieved the rank of Marshal of France

Served in the Army of the Rhine

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