André Briche
André Briche | |
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General of Division André Briche | |
| Born | 12 August 1772 Neuilly-sous-Clermont, France |
| Died | 21 May 1825 (aged 52) Marseille, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Years of service | 1790–1825 |
| Rank | General of Division |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Légion d'Honneur, CC 1811, GC 1821 Order of Saint-Louis, 1814 |
| Other work | Baron of the Empire, 1809 |
André-Louis-Elisabeth-Marie Briche (12 August 1772 – 21 May 1825) was a French General of the First French Empire who saw action during the Peninsular War. He was Colonel of the 10th Regiment of Hussars between 1806 and 1809, before being promoted to general of brigade. He led the French Hussars as they charged the Spanish army's left flank at the Battle of the Gebora, and attacked the village of Albuera, along with Nicolas Godinot's infantry, at the Battle of Albuera on 16 May 1811.