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Jean-Pierre-Antoine Rey

French general

Died when: 74 years 22 days (888 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Jean-Pierre-Antoine Rey

Jean-Pierre-Antoine Rey (21 December 1767 – 12 January 1842) commanded a famous French infantry regiment during the Napoleonic Wars and became a general officer in 1808.

He led an infantry brigade in a number of actions in Spain and France.His brother Louis Emmanuel Rey was a French general of brigade who also served in Spain during the Peninsular War.

Since most sources do not distinguish between the generals named Rey, the two are easily confused.


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