Jean-André Valletaux

Jean-André Valletaux (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃n‿ɑ̃dʁe valto]; 23 November 1773 in Hiersac – 23 June 1811 Cogorderos) was a French military commander during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars, a brigadier in the Peninsular War, and Commander of the Legion of Honour.

Valletaux died as commander of the French forces at the Battle of Cogorderos, in Spain.

[1] His name is inscribed under the Arc de Triomphe.

Jean-André Valletaux