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COMMANDER // 1762–1826

François de Schwarz

brigadier generalFrance4 battles1 war

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1762 – 1826

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Active service 1808–1810 — 4 battles across 1 war; first command at age 46.

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François Xavier de Schwarz or François-Xavier-Nicolas Schwartz was born in Baden but joined the French army in 1776. He became a cavalry officer during the French Revolutionary Wars, fighting with the 2nd Hussar Regiment in numerous actions including Jemappes, Fleurus, and Neuwied. After being captured in an abortive invasion of Ireland, he was promoted to command the 5th Hussar Regiment. He led the unit in the War of the Second Coalition, most notably at Hohenlinden and in the subsequent pursuit of the Austrians.

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Battles (4)

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