Desaix De Veygoux
LOUIS CHARLES ANTOINE (dēzā de vā-gö), a French general; born in Auvergne, Aug. 17, 1768. In the early part of the Revolution he became aide-de-camp to General Custine, and was severely wounded at the battle of Lauterberg , but kept the field. Named successively general of brigade and of division, he contributed greatly, by his talents, to the success of the famous retreat of Moreau from Germany. He afterward defended the bridge and fort of Kehl for two months against the Austrian army with great bravery, and was wounded . He served with Bonaparte in Egypt, where he distinguished himself greatly, and was appointed governor of the upper part of the country. He completely subdued Upper Egypt, and received, as a testimony of admiration, from Bonaparte, a sword. He was obliged, however, in 1800, to sign the unfavorable treaty of El Arish with the Turks and English, and on his way to France, was captured by Lord Keith as a prisoner of war. He afterward obtained his parole, fought under the banner of Bonaparte in Italy, but was killed at the battle of Marengo, June 14, 1800. and went to France. He once more of