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Jean Hardy

French general · France · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1763 to 1802 · aged 39

Jean Hardy commanded a French division during the French Revolutionary Wars. In 1783 he enlisted in the French Royal Army. In 1792 he joined a volunteer battalion and fought at Valmy, earning promotion to major.

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After leading a battalion at Wattignies and successfully holding Philippeville in 1793, he became a general of brigade. In 1794, he led troops in the Army of the Ardennes at Boussu-lez-Walcourt, Grandreng, Gosselies and Fleurus.

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1763 to 1802 · aged 39