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André Masséna

1758–1817 · 18th century · Also known as Andre Massena

André Masséna was a French general of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, made a Marshal of the Empire in 1804. He won the Second Battle of Zurich in 1799, held besieged Genoa for two months in 1800, and fought at Aspern-Essling and Wagram in 1809. His invasion of Portugal was halted at the Lines of Torres Vedras in 1810–11.

André Masséna
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