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Antoine-Guillaume Rampon

French general

Died when: 82 years 351 days (995 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Antoine-Guillaume Rampon

Antoine-Guillaume Rampon (16 March 1759 - 2 March 1842) joined the French army as a private soldier and rose in rank to become a general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars.

He fought in many battles under Napoleon Bonaparte in Italy and Egypt.In one celebrated battle, he rallied his troops to defend the key Monte Negino redoubt against the Austrians.

He saw limited service during the Napoleonic Wars.His surname can be found among the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe.


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