Charles François de Virot de Sombreuil
Charles François de Virot de Sombreuil | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 January 1725 Ensisheim, France |
| Died | 17 June 1794 (aged 71) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1735–1794 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Order of Saint Louis |
| Spouse(s) |
Marie-Madeleine des Flottes de l'Eychoisier
(m. 1748–1780) |
| Children | 3, incl. Charles |
| Other work | Governor of Les Invalides |
Charles François de Virot (also spelt Viraud or Vireaux) marquis de Sombreuil (12 January 1725 – 17 June 1794) was a French Royalist general of the Ancien Régime and French Revolutionary Wars. He rose to become maréchal de camp, hero of the Battle of Rocoux and governor of Les Invalides.