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COMMANDER // 1753–1800

Jean-Baptiste Kléber

divisional generalFrance10 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1753 – 1800

17601770178017901800War in the Vendée · 1793-1796War of the First Coalition · 1792-1797Battle of Cholet — October 17, 1793 · French Republic · War in the VendéeBattle of Dol — November 22, 1793 · Republicans · War in the VendéeBattle of Entrames — October 26, 1793 · First French Republic · War in the VendéeBattle of La Tremblaye — October 15, 1793 · French Republic · War in the VendéeBattle of Le Mans — December 13, 1793 · Republican France · War in the VendéeBattle of Savenay — December 23, 1793 · French Republic · War in the VendéeBattle of Tiffauges — September 19, 1793 · Republicans · War in the VendéeBattle of Fleurus — June 26, 1794 · French Republic · War of the First CoalitionBattle of Altenkirchen — June 4, 1796 · French Republic · War of the First CoalitionBattle of Kircheib — June 19, 1796 · France · War of the First Coalition

Active service 1793–1796 — 10 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 40.

Profile

Divisional-General Jean-Baptiste Kléber was a French army officer and architect who served in the War of the Bavarian Succession and French Revolutionary Wars. After serving for one year in the French Royal Army, he joined the Imperial Army of the Holy Roman Emperor seven years later. However, his humble birth hindered his opportunities. Eventually, Kléber joined the French Revolutionary Army in 1792 and quickly rose through the ranks.

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Battles (10)

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