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Jean-Baptiste Drouet, count d’Erlon: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Jean-Baptiste Drouet, Count d’Erlon
Born July 29, 1765 ‱ Reims ‱ France
Died January 25, 1844 (aged 78) ‱ Paris ‱ France
Title / Office governor-general (1834-1843), Algeria
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