Léonard Jean Aubry Huard de Saint-Aubin (; January 11, 1770 - September 7, 1812) was a French general of the

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during the

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. He was born in the department of

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. He started his military service in 1792. He was promoted to general de brigade ( brigadier general) in 1807. He was killed in action at the

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at the age of 42.

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