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Louis Emmanuel Rey

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French general (1768-1846)

FranceLived 1768 to 1846 · aged 77
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Louis Emmanuel Rey was a French soldier. He joined the French royal army and won rapid promotion to general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars. He continued to serve the First French Empire during the Napoleonic Wars. He fought in the Peninsular War and led a tenacious defense of San Sebastián, Spain in 1813.

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This panoramic view shows San Sebastien from the west. Atop the headland at left center is the La Mota Castle, Rey's last place of refuge.This panoramic view shows San Sebastien from the west. Atop the headland at left center is the La Mota Castle, Rey's last place of refuge.

Awards 3

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe
Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis

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Louis Emmanuel Rey was a French soldier. He joined the French royal army and won rapid promotion to general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars. He continued to serve the First French Empire during the Napoleonic Wars. He fought in the Peninsular War and led a tenacious defense of San Sebastián, Spain in 1813. His is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe.

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France
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1768 to 1846 · aged 77
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