Émile Driant
French writer and soldier (1855–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Émile Augustin Cyprien Driant (11 September 1855 – 22 February 1916) was a French writer, politician, and army officer. He was the first high-ranking casualty of the Battle of Verdun during World War I.
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Nickname(s) | "Father Driant" |
Born | 11 September 1855 Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne, France |
Died | 22 February 1916 (aged 60) Bois des Caures, Flabas (Meuse), France |
Buried | Moirey-Flabas-Crépion, France |
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Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1877–1906 1914–1916 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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