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Nicolas Godinot

divisional generalFrance1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1765 – 1811

17701780179018001810Peninsular War · 1808-1814Battle of Zujar — August 9, 1811 · First French Empire · Peninsular War

Active service 1811 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 46.

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Deo-Gratias-Nicolas Godinot was a général de division of the First French Empire who saw action during the Peninsular War. He was appointed chef de brigade of the 25th Légère on 30 June 1799 and rose to become Colonel of that regiment in 1803. Godinot gained promotion to général de brigade on 1 February 1805, and on 10 May 1811 rose further to général de division.

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Battles (1)

Last verified June 2026
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