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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Louis-Étienne de Thouvenin
1791-11-12 – 1882-04-19
Life & Legacy
Louis-Étienne de Thouvenin (French: [lwi.etjɛn tuv(ə)nɛ̃]; 1791–1882) was a French Army general. He invented the carabine à tige (French for 'stem rifle' / 'pillar-breech rifle'), based on a method by which muzzle-loading rifles could be easily and effectively loaded.
Occupation & Career
military personnel, inventor
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Honors & Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Education & Institutions
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
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