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Jean-Andoche Junot

1771–1813 · 18th century · Also known as Duke of Abrantes

Jean-Andoche Junot was a French general and early comrade of Napoleon Bonaparte. In November 1807 he led the invasion of Portugal, reaching Lisbon just after the royal court had sailed for Brazil, and was made Duke of Abrantes. Defeated by Arthur Wellesley at Vimeiro in August 1808, he evacuated Portugal under the Convention of Sintra. He later served in Spain and Russia and died in 1813.

Jean-Andoche Junot
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