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Lazare Hoche was a French general born on June 24, 1768 in Montreuil-sur-Mer and died on September 19, 1797 in Wetzlar, Germany. He distinguished himself during the French Revolution by leading the French troops to victory against the Vendeacen and Chouans during the Wars of the Vendée. He also participated in the German campaign in 1796 and led the invasion of Ireland in 1797, which was eventually cancelled due to poor weather conditions. He died at the age of 29 from an illness contracted during the German campaign.