Augustin Daniel Belliard facts for kids
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Augustin Daniel Belliard
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| Born | 25 May 1769 Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, France |
| Died | 28 January 1832 (aged 62) Brussels, Belgium |
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| Rank | General |
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Augustin Daniel Belliard was a brave French general who lived a long time ago. He was born in France in 1769 and passed away in Brussels in 1832. He fought in many important wars, including those led by Napoleon.
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The Story of Augustin Daniel Belliard
Early Military Career
Augustin Daniel Belliard started his military journey during the French Revolutionary Wars. Around 1792 and 1793, he became an officer. He served under a general named Dumouriez in Belgium.
Later, from 1796 to 1797, he fought in Italy under General Hoche. He took part in important battles like Castiglione and Arcole. Because of his bravery and skill, he was promoted to général de brigade (a type of general) on November 18, 1796.
Adventures in Egypt
In 1798, Belliard joined the French expedition to Egypt. This was a big adventure led by Napoleon. Belliard fought in the famous Battle of the Pyramids.
He became the governor of Upper Egypt, which is the southern part of Egypt. He even led his troops into Nubia, a region further south. Belliard also helped fight off enemy horsemen at the Battle of Heliopolis. He played a key role in capturing areas like Bulal and Cairo, the capital city.
However, things changed when Napoleon left Egypt and British troops arrived. After some British victories, Belliard and his troops were surrounded in Cairo. They were besieged by British and Ottoman forces. Belliard had to surrender on June 22, 1801.
Fighting for the Empire
In 1805, Belliard continued to fight for France. He was part of campaigns against Austria, Prussia, and Russia. During this time, he served under Joachim Murat, who was a famous French cavalry commander.
Later, during the Peninsular War in Spain, Belliard was the governor of Madrid. In 1809, King Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, left Madrid to fight a battle. He left Belliard with about 4,000 soldiers to protect the city. Belliard had to be ready to defend Madrid if there was an uprising or if enemy forces approached. Luckily, the danger passed, and Madrid remained safe.
Later Years and Legacy
Belliard also took part in the difficult Russian campaign in 1812. He fought in several major battles, including Dresden, Leipzig, and Hanau. He was badly wounded in the battle of Craonne.
After Napoleon was defeated, the new French king, Louis XVIII, gave Belliard the important title of Peer of France. This meant he was a member of a special group of nobles.
When Napoleon returned to power for a short time in 1815, Belliard became a commander of forces near the Mosel River. After Napoleon's final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Belliard surrendered to King Louis XVIII. He was briefly imprisoned and lost his title, but he was later released and given his title back in 1819.
Today, a street in Brussels, Belgium, called Rue Belliard, is named after him. There is also a street named after him in Antwerp.
See also
In Spanish: Augustin-Daniel Belliard para niños
