Jules de Laveaucoupet
Jules de Laveaucoupet | |
|---|---|
 Général de Laveaucoupet | |
| Born | April 28, 1806 Saint-Sulpice-le-Dunois, Creuse |
| Died | May 18, 1892 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1824-1871 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 3rd division of 2nd Corps (1870) |
| Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War |
Sylvain-François Jules Merle de la Brugière, comte de Laveaucoupet (28 April 1806 in Saint-Sulpice-le-Dunois, Creuse – 18 May 1892) was a French general.
Life
He was the son of Sylvie de la Celle and her husband François Merle de la Brugière, émigré and soldier in the
Condé. François became a captain on the Bourbon Restoration
.
In 1814 he was admitted to
Légion d’honneur
.
Punishing the popular revolt of 15 September 1841 at
Mac-Mahon. He was wounded in the fighting at Turbigo, then at the battle of Magenta
.
Made a general on 28 February 1868, he received the command of the 3rd division of 2nd Corps in 1870. On 2 August 1870 he and
Commune of Paris in 1871. He was called as a witness at the trial of Bazaine
.
Distinctions
- Comm. LH 24/09/53, GC LH 19 juin 1871.
Bibliography
- (in French) M de la Faye : Cinquante ans de vie militaire : Le général de Laveaucoupet
