Jean Baptiste Vaillant

Simone Jean Baptiste Vaillant (17511837) was a general of the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Promoted to General of Brigade 20 May 1795.[1] His 7th Battalion of Artillery was awarded Armes of Honor on 19 April 1803.[2]

Jean Baptiste Vaillant
Born1751 (1751)
Died1837 (aged 8586)
Allegiance Kingdom of France
French First Republic
Service/branch French Army
RankGeneral of Brigade
Battles/warsFrench Revolutionary Wars
Napoleonic Wars

References

  1. See Tony Broughton. "Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 17891814: Vabre to Voulland". Napoleon Series.org. Robert Burnham, editor in chief. November 2007. Accessed 24 April 2010.
  2. Tony Broughton. "Armes d’Honneur awarded to the Bataillons du Train d’Artillerie." Military Subjects: Organization, Strategy and Tactics. Napoleon Series. Robert Burnham, Editor in chief. August 2004. 18 May 2010.


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