Joseph Lagrange (soldier)

Joseph Lagrange

General Count Joseph Lagrange.
Born 10 January 1763
Sempesserre, France
Died 16 January 1836 (aged 73)
Paris, France
Allegiance France French First Republic,
France First French Empire,
Kingdom of Westphalia Kingdom of Westphalia
Bourbon Restoration
Service/branch Infantry
Years of service 17911815
Rank Général de Division
Battles/wars French Revolutionary Wars
Napoleonic Wars
Awards Count of the Empire 1810
Other work Inspector General of Gendarmerie

Count Joseph Lagrange (10 January 1763 16 January 1836) was a French soldier who rose through the ranks and gained promotion to the rank of general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars, subsequently pursuing a successful career during the Napoleonic Wars and winning promotion to the top military rank of General of Division.