Joseph, comte Souham was a French general who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.
10 Facts About Joseph Souham
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Joseph Souham was born at Lubersac and died at Versailles.
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Joseph Souham led the covering forces at the siege of Ypres and participated in the successful invasion of the Dutch Republic.
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Joseph Souham spent many years in occupation duties in Holland and then his career suffered because of his association with Pichegru and Moreau.
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Joseph Souham remained loyal to the Bourbons during the Hundred Days.
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Joseph Souham served with his unit at the Battle of Jemappes.
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Joseph Souham served under Pichegru in Holland, but in 1799 he fell into disgrace on suspicion of being involved in Royalist intrigues.
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Joseph Souham was reinstated in 1800 and served under Jean Moreau in the Danube campaign of that year.
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Joseph Souham was sent to Spain, where he took a notable part in Gouvion St Cyr's operations in Catalonia.
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Joseph Souham retired in 1832, and died on 28 April 1837 in Versailles.