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Jean CorbineauDivisional General (1813).
Date of Birth: 01.08.1776
Country:  France |
Content:
- Jean Baptiste Yves Corbineau
- Napoleonic Campaigns
- Peninsular War and Beyond
- 1813-1815 Campaigns
- Later Life and Legacy
Jean Baptiste Yves Corbineau
Early Life and Military CareerJean Baptiste Yves Corbineau was born on August 1, 1776 in Marchiennes, Nord, France. He entered military service on October 13, 1792 as a Sub-Lieutenant in the 18th Cavalry Regiment. Corbineau fought with the Army of the North from 1792-1795, before transferring to the 5th Hussar Regiment on March 1, 1795.
Napoleonic Campaigns
Corbineau participated in campaigns with the Army of Sambre-et-Meuse (1796-1797), Army of the Danube and Helvetia (1799), and Army of the Rhine (1800-1801). He was wounded at Saint-Vleize on April 29, 1800. In 1801, he became a Lieutenant Adjutant-Major in the 5th Horse Jäger Regiment. He later served in the Hanoverian Army from 1803-1805 and commanded a cavalry squadron in the Hanoverian Legion from 1804-1806.
In 1806, Corbineau was transferred to the 10th Hussar Regiment. He distinguished himself at the Battle of Preußisch Eylau, and was promoted to Colonel of the 20th Dragoon Regiment on January 7, 1807. He later served in the 1st Dragoon Division of the Spanish Army from 1808 and the 3rd Dragoon Division of the 4th Corps. Corbineau participated in the Battle of Ocaña and other battles on the Iberian Peninsula.
Peninsular War and Beyond
On November 20, 1809, Corbineau replaced Colonel Vial as commander of the 2nd Brigade. He led the brigade at the Battle of Alcalá del Real and later served as Governor of Granada. On August 6, 1811, he was promoted to Brigadier General. In 1812, he commanded the 6th Light Cavalry Brigade, which became part of the 2nd Corps of Marshal Oudinot.
Corbineau fought in the battles of Drissa and Polotsk. During the Second Battle of Polotsk, he proposed to Napoleon the construction of a crossing at the village of Studianka. After the battle, he was appointed Adjutant General to the Emperor.
1813-1815 Campaigns
In 1813, Corbineau fought at Dresden and commanded the cavalry of the 1st Corps under General Vandamme. At the Battle of Kulm, he demonstrated extraordinary courage and was severely wounded. After Vandamme's capture, he took command of the 1st Corps. In 1814, he was made commander of the 2nd Guard Cavalry Division and Governor of Rheims. He successfully repelled an enemy attack in March.
During the Hundred Days, Corbineau rejoined Napoleon and served as Adjutant General. He organized National Guard units in Lyon and fought in Belgium. After the Emperor's abdication, he was dismissed from service.
Later Life and Legacy
After the July Revolution of 1830, Corbineau was reinstated and appointed commander of the 16th Military District in Lille. He became a Peer of France in 1835 and retired from service in 1848. General Corbineau died in Paris on December 17, 1848, leaving a legacy of valor and military service spanning four decades.
