Jean Victor Moreau

Jean Victor Moreau (1763-1813) was a French general, born at Morlaix. He served with distinction under the Republic and the Empire. He was suspected of plotting against the latter with George Cadoudal, and banished on conviction. He went to America, but returning to Europe, joined the ranks of the Russians against his country, and was mortally wounded by a cannon ball at Dresden.

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