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French politician and officer
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Place of birth
Metz, Moselle, Grand Est, France
Place of death
Courcelles-Chaussy, canton of Pange, arrondissement of Metz-Campagne, Moselle
Age
65 years
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Biography
Jean-Baptiste Pierre de Semellé (16 June 1773 – 25 January 1839) became a French division commander during the Napoleonic Wars. He joined a volunteer regiment in 1791 and fought at Thionville in 1792. He was named commander of an infantry demi-brigade in 1800. He led his regiment at Golymin in 1806 and Eylau in 1807. He was promoted general of brigade in 1807. After being transferred to Spain, he was promoted general of division in 1811. He led his troops at Bornos in 1811. He commanded a division at Leipzig in 1813 and at Mainz in 1814. He was elected a deputy in 1822 and remained in politics until 1837. His surname is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, on Column 35.
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