François Nicolas Fririon

Deceased Person

1766 – 1840

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Who was François Nicolas Fririon?

François Nicolas Mathus Fririon joined the French army and rose through the ranks during the French Revolutionary Wars to become a general officer by 1800. After commanding a brigade with distinction during the War of the Fifth Coalition at Aspern-Essling and Wagram he was promoted and made chief of staff to Marshal André Masséna. He served in this role during Masséna's 1810–1811 invasion of Portugal. His surname is one of the Names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe.

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Born
Feb 7, 1766
Died
Sep 25, 1840

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on July 23, 2013

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