Jacques-Marie, vicomte Cavaignac (; 1773–1855) was a French general. He was the brother of

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. Jacques-Marie served with distinction in the army under the Republic and successive governments. He commanded the

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of the XI corps in the retreat from

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, and eventually became

Vicomte A viscount ( , for male) or viscountess (, for female) is a title used in certain European countries for a noble of varying status. The status and any domain held by a viscount is a viscounty. In the case of French viscounts, the title is s ...

Cavaignac and inspector-general of cavalry.

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