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Charles François Duhoux
Born 13 August 1736 (1736-08-13)
Died May 1799 (1799-06) (aged 62)
Place of birth Nancy, France
Place of death Paris, France
Allegiance Kingdom of France Kingdom of France
France France
Service/branch Infantry, Cavalry
Years of service Kingdom of France 1746–1792
France 1792–1795
Rank General of Division
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Awards Order of Saint-Louis, 1761

Charles François Duhoux d'Hauterive (13 August 1736 – May 1799) fought in the War of the Austrian Succession and Seven Years' War, rising in rank to become a lieutenant colonel of cavalry. He became a French general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars. He was involved in a controversy during the 1792 Siege of Lille and later sent to fight in the War in the Vendée where he was wounded twice. After being defeated in battle by his Royalist nephew he was imprisoned but finally allowed to retire.

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