Charles François Duhoux

Charles François Duhoux d'Hauterive (13 August 1736 – May 1799) fought in the War of the Austrian Succession and Seven Years' War, rising in rank to become a lieutenant colonel of cavalry. He became a French general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars. He was involved in a controversy during the 1792 Siege of Lille and later sent to fight in the War in the Vendée where he was wounded twice. After being defeated in battle by his Royalist nephew he was imprisoned but finally allowed to retire.

Charles François Duhoux
Born13 August 1736 (1736-08-13)
Nancy, France
DiedMay 1799 (1799-06) (aged 62)
Paris, France
AllegianceKingdom of France Kingdom of France
France France
Service/branchInfantry, Cavalry
Years of serviceKingdom of France 1746–1792
France 1792–1795
RankGeneral of Division
Battles/wars
AwardsOrder of Saint-Louis, 1761

References

  • Broughton, Tony (2006). "Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period: 1789-1814, Dubois to Duvignot". The Napoleon Series. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  • Germani, Ian (1994). "Representations of the Republic at War: Lille and Toulon, 1792-1793". Canadian Journal of History.
  • Johnson, Thomas George (1896). Francois-Severin Marceau (1769–1796). London: George Bell & Sons. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
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