Santerre

Santerre, ANTOINE JOSEPH, born in Paris in 1752, made a fortune as a brewer, and in 1789 had command of a battalion in the National Guard, assisting in the capture of the Bastille. Joining the Jacobins, he played a prominent part in the events of 1791 and 92, and was promoted to the rank of general of division. His utter failure in the War of La Vendee led to his recall and imprisonment. The coup d'etat of the 9bh Thermidor saved his life, but Napoleon declined to give him employment, though he restored him to his nominal rank. He died in 1809.