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Also Known As Louis-Nicolas Davout, Duc d’Auerstedt, Prince d’Eckmühl • Louis-Nicolas d’Avout
Born May 10, 1770 • France
Died June 1, 1823 (aged 53) • Paris • France
Role In Battle of Austerlitz • Battle of Jena • Napoleonic Wars

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