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Biography

Jean Lefevre-Robert the lion was a man born on June 28, 1760 in France and died on August 23, 1831. His main value was Respect, a quality that made him stand out in Napoleon Bonaparte's army.

It all started when Jean Lefevre-Robert traveled to Paris to meet Napoleon. He had heard of his reputation and wanted to participate in his army to serve the French cause. So he asked the general to give him a chance and the latter agreed. Jean Lefevre-Robert then joined the army of Napoleon Bonaparte and quickly rose in rank until reaching that of Major.

In 1807, he participated in the Battle of Friedland where he distinguished himself by his courage and bravery. This event remains engraved in the memories because this battle allowed the French troops led by Napoleon Bonaparte to win a decisive victory against the Russian and Prussian forces. Jean Lefevre-Robert was honored for his active participation in this battle, in particular thanks to an anecdote telling how he had charged Russian soldiers armed to the teeth without hesitation despite the risks involved: "When the Russian troops faced the French, Jean Lefevre-Robert was not impressed by their imposing armor and went directly towards them without hesitating or backing down."