Lasalle

French cavalry general (1775–1809)

Lasalle
Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃twan ʃaʁl lwi kɔ̃t də lasal]; 10 May 1775 – 6 July 1809) was a French cavalry general during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Often called "The Hussar General," he first gained fame for his role in the Capitulation of Stettin. Throughout his short career, he became known as a daring adventurer and was credited with many exploits, fighting on every front. He was killed at the Battle of Wagram. Early career. Antoine Lasalle was born on 10 May 1775 in Metz, Lorraine province, into a family of minor nobility. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Charles_Louis_de_Lasalle

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