Simon Bernard | |
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Born | Dole, France | April 28, 1779
Died | November 5, 1839 Paris, France | (aged 60)
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Years of service | 1794 - 1839 |
Rank | Lieutenant-general |
Battles / wars | Napoleonic Wars |
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Alma mater | École polytechnique |
Baron Simon Bernard (French pronunciation: [simɔ̃ bɛʁnaʁ]; 28 April 1779 – 5 November 1839) was a French general of engineers. Born in Dole, Simon Bernard was educated at the École polytechnique, graduating as second in the promotion of 1799 and entered the army in the corps of engineers.