Jacques Nicolas Gobert

1760–1808 (age 48)

general

Biography

Jacques Nicolas Gobert was a French general born in 1760 who served his nation during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, periods of intense military activity and transformation. His military career reflected the demands placed upon France's officer corps during these turbulent decades.

General Gobert died in 1808 and was honored with burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery. His service exemplified the dedication of military leaders who shaped the course of European history during the Napoleonic era.

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