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Pierre Bosquet
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Pierre François Joseph Bosquet (8 November 1810 – 5 February 1861) was a French Army general. He served during the French conquest of Algeria and in the Crimean War of 1853-1856; returning from Crimea he was made a Marshal of France and a Senator.
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Quick Facts Marshal of France, Born ...
Pierre Bosquet | |
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![]() Maréchal Bosquet, c. 1855 | |
Born | 8 November 1810 (1810-11-08) Mont-de-Marsan, France |
Died | 5 February 1861 (1861-02-06) (aged 50) Pau, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1833–1861 |
Rank | General de division |
Commands held | 2nd Infantry Division, Army of the Orient II Corps, Army of the Orient |
Battles/wars | Crimean War * Battle of Alma * Battle of Balaclava * Battle of Inkerman |
Awards | Marshal of France Grand Cross of the Légion d’Honneur Médaille militaire GCB Order of the Medjidieh: 1st Class |
Other work | Senator |
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