Antoine Charles Louis de Lasalle Military person

Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle (10 May 1775, Metz – 6 July 1809, Wagram) was a French cavalry general during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, often called "The Hussar General". He first gained fame for his role in the Capitulation of Stettin. Over the course of his short career, he became known as a daring adventurer and was credited with many exploits. Eventually, he fought on every front and was killed at the Battle of Wagram.

Personal facts

Antoine Charles Louis de Lasalle
Birth dateMay 10, 1775
Birth place
Metz
Date of deathJuly 06, 1809
Place of death
Deutsch-Wagram

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allegianceFirst French Republic First French Empire
military operations
Napoleonic Wars
French Revolutionary Wars
military branch
French Army
service start1786
service end1809

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