What Happened This Year 1740

Born in 1740

Adam Philippe

French General and Comte de Custine
Born
1740 286 years ago
Died
August 28th, 1793 232 years ago — 53 years old

Served as a general in the French Revolutionary Army. Played a significant role in the early campaigns of the Revolutionary Wars. Led military efforts during the War of the First Coalition against Austria and Prussia. Captured by Prussian forces during a military campaign and was executed by guillotine in 1793.

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