Charles François Duhoux
| Charles François Duhoux | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 August 1736 Nancy, France |
| Died |
May 1799 (aged 62) Paris, France |
| Allegiance |
 Kingdom of France France |
| Service/branch | Infantry, Cavalry |
| Years of service |
1746–1792 1792–1795 |
| Rank | General of Division |
| Battles/wars |
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| Awards | Order of Saint-Louis, 1761 |
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.
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.
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