Wilhelm René de l'Homme de Courbière
Wilhelm René de l'Homme de Courbière | |
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| Birth name | Guillaume René de l'Homme, Seigneur de Courbière |
| Born | 25 February 1733 Maastricht, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 23 July 1811 (aged 78) Graudenz, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Allegiance | Dutch Republic Prussia |
| Branch | Dutch States Army Prussian Army |
| Years of service | 1746–1753 1757–1811 |
| Rank | Generalfeldmarschall |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Pour le Merite Order of the Black Eagle Order of the Red Eagle |
Wilhelm René de l'Homme de Courbière (25 February 1733 – 23 July 1811) was a Dutch-born military officer who served in the Dutch States Army and the Prussian Army. Born into a Dutch-Huguenot family; he notably held the fortress of Graudenz against Napoleon's troops throughout 1807, long past the Peace of Tilsit, until the siege was finally lifted after 11 months.