François de Chevert
Deceased Person
1695 – 1769
Who was François de Chevert?
François de Chevert was a French general.
Chevert was born in Verdun, Meuse. He entered service in 1706, became major in Beauce's regiment in Toul in 1728, later in 1739 lieutenant-colonel. He distinguished himself in Flanders, Piemont and Germany and herefore rewarded by a more important command. He led the siege of Prague in the War of the Austrian Succession with his grenadiers in 1741 and defended the city against the Austrian troops. Named brigadier-general, he took part in the operations in the Dauphiné and Italy, most famously Casteldelfino, and became maréchal-de-camp in 1744.
During the campaign in the Provence, he seized the isles of Sainte-Marguerite, after which coup he was named lieutenant-general in 1748. With this title, he commanded the French flanking force at the victory of Hastenbeck. In the following year he also commanded the flanking force in the French victory at Lutterburg.
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- Born
- Feb 2, 1695
France - Also known as
- Francois de Chevert
- Nationality
- France
- Died
- Jan 24, 1769
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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