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Sigismond-Frédéric de Berckheim

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Sigismond-Frédéric de Berckheim

French soldier, politician and officer (1772-1819)

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About Sigismond-Frédéric de Berckheim

Sigismond Frédéric de Berckheim became a French division commander during the last years of the Napoleonic Wars. Born into an old Alsatian family, he joined an infantry regiment at the age of 14. In 1807 he became the commanding officer of the 1st Cuirassier Regiment. In 1809 he led his cavalrymen at Eckmühl, Ratisbon, Aspern-Essling and Wagram. Promoted to general of brigade, he fought at First and Second Polotsk and the Berezina in 1812. He led a cavalry brigade at Lützen and Bautzen in 1813. Promoted to general of division, he led a cavalry division at Dresden, Leipzig and Hanau. He commanded a cavalry division at Arcis-sur-Aube in 1814. He became an inspector general and a member of the Chamber of Deputies in 1815 and 1816. His surname is one of the names inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe, on Column 12.

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Occupation: politician, military officer, military personnel
Position held: député du Haut-Rhin
Citizenship: France
Born: August 9, 1772
Died: December 28, 1819

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