Jean-Pierre-Antoine Rey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French general
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Place of Birth: Puylaurens, Occitania, France
About Jean-Pierre-Antoine Rey
- Jean-Pierre-Antoine Rey (21 December 1767 - 12 January 1842) commanded a famous French infantry regiment during the Napoleonic Wars and became a general officer in 1808.
- He led an infantry brigade in a number of actions in Spain.
- His brother Louis Emmanuel Rey was a French general of brigade who also served in Spain during the Peninsular War.
- Since most sources do not distinguish between the generals named Rey, the two are easily confused.
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