Vital Joachim Chamorin Explained

Vital Joachim Chamorin
Birth Place:Bonnelles, Yvelines, France
Death Place:Campo Maior, Spain
Allegiance: France
Branch:Cavalry
Serviceyears:1788-1811
Rank:General of Brigade
Awards:Légion d'Honneur
Baron of the Empire

Vital Joachim Chamorin (pronounced as /fr/; 16 August 1773 — 25 March 1811) was a French general officer who was known for commanding the 26th French Dragoons Regiment during the Peninsular War. He was killed at the Battle of Campo Maior while fighting against the British light cavalry of William Carr Beresford.