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The House of Damas is one of France's oldest noble families, recorded since the 9th century and including lords of Vergy, counts of Vermandois and barons of Semur.
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The House of Damas is one of France's oldest noble families, recorded since the 9th century and including lords of Vergy, counts of Vermandois and barons of Semur.
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Damas may refer to:
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François-Étienne de Damas was a French general.
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Étienne-Charles, Duke of Damas-Crux was a French soldier and politician.
Events from the year 1785 in France.
François Auguste Damas was a French general of brigade. He was the brother of François-Étienne de Damas. He was killed at the Battle of Borodino.
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