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Louis-Gabriel Suchet, duke d’Albufera da Valencia: Quick Facts

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Born March 2, 1770 ‱ Lyon ‱ France
Died January 3, 1826 (aged 55) ‱ Marseille ‱ France
Role In Peninsular War

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