Jean Castelbert de Castelverd | |
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| Born | 17 July 1743 Montauban, France |
| Died | 10 August 1820 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of France French First Republic |
| Service | Cavalry, Infantry |
| Years of service | 1774–1797 |
| Rank | General of Division |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Order of Saint-Louis, 1814 |
Jean Castelbert de Castelverd (17 July 1743 – 10 August 1820) commanded a French division during the French Revolutionary Wars until he lost his nerve during a 1796 battle and was dismissed. In 1792 he assumed command of a volunteer unit. He fought in the War of the Pyrenees against the Kingdom of Spain, winning promotion to general of brigade in 1793 and general of division in 1795. The following year he and his division were sent from Belgium to reinforce the Army of Sambre-et-Meuse which was defending the line of the Lahn River. In the Battle of Limburg in September 1796 he abandoned his position in disobedience to orders even though his troops were not under enemy pressure. He was soon removed from command and retired from the army in 1801.