André Briche, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

André Briche

French General

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1772

Place of Birth: Neuilly-sous-Clermont, Hauts-de-France, France

Date of Death: 21-May-1825

Profession: military officer

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About André Briche

  • André-Louis-Elisabeth-Marie Briche (12 August 1772 – 21 May 1825) was a French General of the First French Empire who saw action during the Peninsular War.
  • He was Colonel of the 10th Regiment of Hussars between 1806 and 1809, before being promoted to general of brigade.
  • He led the French Hussars as they charged the Spanish army's left flank at the Battle of the Gebora, and attacked the village of Albuera, along with Nicolas Godinot's infantry, at the Battle of Albuera on 16 May 1811.

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