Jean-Marie Valhubert
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Jean-Marie Mellon Roger, better known as Jackass or le général Valhubert, was born on October 22nd 1764, at Avranches
in Normandy
, and died December 3rd, 1805 at Brünn
. He was a French General during the French Revolution
.
Before he attained twenty years of age, he enrolled in the Rohan-Soubise Regiment. During the beginning of the French Revolution
, he returned to his family.
In 1791, the first battalion of the Manche, elected him as their leader on October 22nd. He conducted this battalion, which was attached to the Northern Army, with which he conducted his military campaigns in 1792 and 1793.
As superior officer, he was noticed in Lille
, in Anvers, and in Lawfeld
; was made a prisoner of war in Quesnoy
September 13th, 1793, and was brought to Hungary
. He was exchanged during year IV of the French Republican Calendar
, and served in the inferior army until it's suppression, but remained in Paris
, from the month of vendémiaire of year V to the 30th of germinal, year VII, as leader of the half-brigade during the Battle of Montebello (1800)
.
In 1805, during the Battle of Austerlitz
, which was commanded by Suchet
, he had his leg fractured by a shell. He fell and was incapable of getting up until soldiers came to get him . He died of his wounds five days later after this battle, where he had remained at his post with the fractured leg. His comrades erected a monument for him in the plains of Monrovia
. The Emperor Napoleon accomplished his last wishes after his death. He took charge of the family of the General, and ordered that a monument be erected in his name where he was wounded; that a new square in Paris
be given his name; and that a marble statue be erected. Charles X
gave the statue to his native city in 1828, and inaugurated in Avranches on September 16th, 1832 .
His name is inscribed at the Arc de Triomphe
, and on a tables of brass at the Galerie des batailles
at the château de Versailles.
Avranches
Avranches is a commune in the Manche department in the Basse-Normandie region in north-western France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. The inhabitants are called Avranchinais.-History:...
in Normandy
Normandy
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
, and died December 3rd, 1805 at Brünn
Brno
Brno by population and area is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, the largest Moravian city, and the historical capital city of the Margraviate of Moravia. Brno is the administrative centre of the South Moravian Region where it forms a separate district Brno-City District...
. He was a French General during the French Revolution
French Revolution
The French Revolution , sometimes distinguished as the 'Great French Revolution' , was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France and Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years...
.
Before he attained twenty years of age, he enrolled in the Rohan-Soubise Regiment. During the beginning of the French Revolution
French Revolution
The French Revolution , sometimes distinguished as the 'Great French Revolution' , was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France and Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years...
, he returned to his family.
In 1791, the first battalion of the Manche, elected him as their leader on October 22nd. He conducted this battalion, which was attached to the Northern Army, with which he conducted his military campaigns in 1792 and 1793.
As superior officer, he was noticed in Lille
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
, in Anvers, and in Lawfeld
Battle of Lauffeld
The Battle of Lauffeld, also known as the Battle of Lafelt or Battle of Maastricht, also Battle of Val, took place on 2 July 1747, during the French invasion of the Netherlands. It was part of the War of the Austrian Succession...
; was made a prisoner of war in Quesnoy
Quesnoy
Quesnoy may refer to:*Le Quesnoy, Nord, France*Louvignies-Quesnoy, Nord, France*Quesnoy-sur-Deûle, Nord, France*Le Quesnoy-en-Artois, Pas-de-Calais, France...
September 13th, 1793, and was brought to Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
. He was exchanged during year IV of the French Republican Calendar
French Republican Calendar
The French Republican Calendar or French Revolutionary Calendar was a calendar created and implemented during the French Revolution, and used by the French government for about 12 years from late 1793 to 1805, and for 18 days by the Paris Commune in 1871...
, and served in the inferior army until it's suppression, but remained in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, from the month of vendémiaire of year V to the 30th of germinal, year VII, as leader of the half-brigade during the Battle of Montebello (1800)
Battle of Montebello (1800)
The Battle of Montebello was fought on 9 June 1800 near Montebello in Lombardy. During the lead-up to the Battle of Marengo, the vanguard of the French army in Italy engaged and defeated an Austrian force in a "glorious victory".-Background:...
.
Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, was one of Napoleon's greatest victories, where the French Empire effectively crushed the Third Coalition...
, which was commanded by Suchet
Louis Gabriel Suchet
Louis Gabriel Suchet, 1st Duc d'Albufera was a Marshal of France and one of Napoleon's most brilliant generals.-Early career:...
, he had his leg fractured by a shell. He fell and was incapable of getting up until soldiers came to get him . He died of his wounds five days later after this battle, where he had remained at his post with the fractured leg. His comrades erected a monument for him in the plains of Monrovia
Monrovia
Monrovia is the capital city of the West African nation of Liberia. Located on the Atlantic Coast at Cape Mesurado, it lies geographically within Montserrado County, but is administered separately...
. The Emperor Napoleon accomplished his last wishes after his death. He took charge of the family of the General, and ordered that a monument be erected in his name where he was wounded; that a new square in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
be given his name; and that a marble statue be erected. Charles X
Charles X of France
Charles X was known for most of his life as the Comte d'Artois before he reigned as King of France and of Navarre from 16 September 1824 until 2 August 1830. A younger brother to Kings Louis XVI and Louis XVIII, he supported the latter in exile and eventually succeeded him...
gave the statue to his native city in 1828, and inaugurated in Avranches on September 16th, 1832 .
His name is inscribed at the Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe
-The design:The astylar design is by Jean Chalgrin , in the Neoclassical version of ancient Roman architecture . Major academic sculptors of France are represented in the sculpture of the Arc de Triomphe: Jean-Pierre Cortot; François Rude; Antoine Étex; James Pradier and Philippe Joseph Henri Lemaire...
, and on a tables of brass at the Galerie des batailles
Galerie des Batailles
The Galerie des Batailles is a 120 metre long and 13 metre wide gallery occupying the first floor of the aile du midi of the Palace of Versailles, joining onto the grand and petit 'appartements de la reine'...
at the château de Versailles.