Vital Joachim Chamorin

Vital Joachim Chamorin
General of Brigade Vital Joachim Chamorin
Born 16 August 1773 (1773-08-16)
Bonnelles, Yvelines, France
Died 25 March 1811 (1811-03-26) (aged 37)
Campo Maior, Spain
Allegiance France France
Service/branch Cavalry
Years of service 1788-1811
Rank General of Brigade
Awards Légion d'Honneur
Baron of the Empire

Vital Joachim Chamorin (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.

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