Abel Douay
Abel Douay | |
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Portrait of Douay | |
| Born | 2 March 1809 Draguignan, France |
| Died | 4 August 1870 (aged 61) Wissembourg, France |
| Buried | Near Wissembourg |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France French Second Republic Second French Empire |
| Branch | French Royal Army French Army |
| Service years | 1827–1870 |
| Rank | Divisional general |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
Divisional-General Charles Abel Douay (2 March 1809 – 4 August 1870) was a French Army officer who served in numerous military campaigns during the 19th century. During the Franco-Prussian War, he was recalled to active duty and killed in action at the age of sixty-one while fighting against Prussian forces near Wissembourg.