Claude François Dupré or Claude François Duprès (French pronunciation: [klod fʁɑ̃swa dypʁɛ]; 3 October 1755 – 21 July 1808) was a French general.
Claude-François Duprès | |
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Born | October 3, 1755 Fort-Louis, Alsace, France |
Died | July 21, 1808 Bailén, Spain | (aged 52)
Allegiance | Kingdom of France, First French Republic, First French Empire |
Service | Cavalry |
Active | 1776-1808 |
Rank | Général de brigade |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Commander of the Légion d'honneur Baron d'Empire |
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Born in Fort-Louis, Bas-Rhin, he first joined up in 1776 and served in the armies of the French Revolution and First French Empire. He was killed at Battle of Bailén in Bailén, Andalucia.