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General Joseph Souham

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Souham

Born: April 30, 1760

Died: April 28, 1837

Place of Birth: Lubersac, Corrčze

Cause of Death: Natural causes

Battle Unit Rank
Tourcoing Général de division 1st Division
Lützen Général de division III Corps (Ney) - 8th Division
Bautzen Général de division III Corps (Ney) - 8th Division
Leipzig Général de division III Corps


General Souham was distinguished throughout the campaigns of the Revolution, but fell from favor after the Revolution due to his close association with General Moreau. In 1804, he was arrested and given no active assignments until 1807. Later sent to Spain, he had some success and his reputation was restored. Souham did not join Napoleon during the Hundred Days.


Sources: Haythornthwaite (Who Was Who), Six (Dictionnaire Biographique)