Charles-François Thaon, Count of Saint-André, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Italian soldier (1725-1807)
Date of Birth: 28-Feb-1725
Place of Birth: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date of Death: 14-Dec-1807
Profession: soldier
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Charles-François Thaon, Count of Saint-André
- Charles-François Thaon de Revel et de Saint-André (28 February 1725 – 14 December 1807) was an army commander for the Kingdom of Sardinia during the War of the First Coalition.
- He fought in the War of the Austrian Succession and during the years of peace gained promotion until he was made major general in 1780.
- He was forced to abandon Nice to the invading Republican French army in 1792.
- The following year he defeated the French at Saorgio.
- He played a minor part in 1799 during the War of the Second Coalition.
- He went to Sardinia after the end of that conflict and died at Cagliari.
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