Barthélemy Catherine Joubert
Barthélemy Catherine Joubert | |
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Presumed portrait of general Joubert by Antoine-Jean Gros, c. 1799 | |
| Born | 14 April 1769 |
| Died | 15 August 1799 (aged 30) |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France French First Republic |
| Service years | 1791 – 1799 |
| Rank | Général de Division |
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| Awards | Three days of national mourning in 1799 |
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Barthélemy Catherine Joubert (French pronunciation: [baʁtelemi katʁin ʒubɛʁ], 14 April 1769 – 15 August 1799) was a French general who served during the French Revolutionary Wars. Recognizing his talents, Napoleon Bonaparte gave him increased responsibilities. Joubert was killed while commanding the French army at the Battle of Novi in 1799.