Jean Victor Constant de Rebecque

Swiss general in the Dutch army (1773-1850) · Switzerland · Died at 76

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Jean Victor Constant de Rebecque or Jean Victor de Constant Rebecque was a Swiss mercenary and member of the house of Constant de Rebecque who distinguished himself in Dutch service.

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Awards

Commander of the Legion of Honour

Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Louis

Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William

Hasselt Cross 1830-1831

Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion

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About this person

Jean Victor Constant de Rebecque or Jean Victor de Constant Rebecque was a Swiss mercenary and member of the house of Constant de Rebecque who distinguished himself in Dutch service. As chief of staff of the Netherlands Mobile Army, he countermanded the order of the Duke of Wellington to evacuate Dutch troops from Quatre Bras on the eve of the Battle of Quatre Bras, thereby preventing Marshal Michel Ney from occupying that strategic crossroads.

Country

Switzerland

Type

Other

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1773 to 1850 · aged 76