Jean Barthélemy Darmagnac

Jean Barthélemy Claude Toussaint Darmagnac (1 November 1766 – 12 December 1855) became a French division commander during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1791 he joined a volunteer battalion and soon became a captain. He fought with the 32nd Line Infantry Demi-Brigade against the Austrians in Italy. He participated in the French campaign in Egypt and Syria, being promoted to lead the regiment after distinguishing himself at the Battle of the Pyramids. He was badly wounded at Acre and promoted to general of brigade in 1801. Darmagnac fought at Austerlitz in 1805 and led the Paris guard in 1806–1807. Going to Spain, he was wounded at Medina de Rioseco and became a general of division in 1808. After serving as provincial governor, he assumed command of a combat division at Vitoria, the Pyrenees, the Bidassoa, the Nivelle, the Nive, Orthez, and Toulouse. After holding interior commands under the Bourbon Restoration he retired in 1831. His surname is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, on Column 36.

Jean Barthélemy Darmagnac
Jean Barthélemy Darmagnac
Born1 November 1766 (1766-11)
Toulouse, France
Died12 December 1855 (1855-12-13) (aged 89)
Bordeaux, France
Allegiance France
Service/branchInfantry
Years of service 1791–1831
RankGeneral of Division
Battles/wars
AwardsLégion d'Honneur, GO 1823
Order of Saint-Louis, CC 1821
Other workBaron of the Empire, 1810
Vicomte, 1821

References

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