Alexis Chalbos
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Alexis Chalbos | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 March 1736 |
| Died | 17 March 1803 (aged 67) |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of France France Republican France |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | Kingdom of France 1751–1792 France 1792–1803 |
| Rank | General of Division |
| Commands | Army of the West |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Order of Saint Louis |
Alexis François Chalbos (6 March 1736 – 17 March 1803) was a French general of the French Revolutionary Wars.
In 1751, he joined the régiment de Normandie as a private. In June 1789 he was promoted to captain, then to general in 1793. He served especially in the War in the Vendée, for a short time succeeding Jean Léchelle as commander in chief of the Army of the West. He ended his career in command of the forces in the stronghold at Mainz.
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- Knights of the Order of Saint Louis
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