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Bonaparte's Promotion to Brigadier General

When
22 December 1793
Where
Toulon (context of the siege's aftermath)
Part of
Capture of Toulon

Bonaparte's promotion to brigade general on 22 December 1793 placed him, at age 24, among the Republic's senior officers.

In the aftermath of the recapture, Bonaparte was promoted to brigade general on 22 December 1793. At the age of 24, this placed him among the Republic's senior officers, a direct consequence of his role in the siege.

Sources

  1. Siege of Toulon (1793) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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