Vital Joachim Chamorin

Vital Joachim Chamorin (16 August 1773 — 25 March 1811) was a French general officer who was known for commanding the 26th French Dragoons Regiment during the Peninsular War. He was killed at the Battle of Campo Maior while fighting against the British light cavalry of William Carr Beresford.

Vital Joachim Chamorin
General of Brigade Vital Joachim Chamorin
Born16 August 1773 (1773-08-16)
Bonnelles, Yvelines, France
Died25 March 1811 (1811-03-26) (aged 37)
Campo Maior, Spain
AllegianceFrance France
Service/branchCavalry
Years of service1788-1811
RankGeneral of Brigade
AwardsLégion d'Honneur
Baron of the Empire
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.