Jean-Baptiste Marchand

for others with similar names, see Jean Marchand
Jean-Baptiste Marchand
Born22 November 1863
Thoissey, Ain, Second French Empire
Died14 January 1934
Paris
Allegiance France
Service/branch French Army
Years of service1883–1919
RankGeneral
Battles/wars
AwardsLegion of Honour

General Jean-Baptiste Marchand (22 November 1863 – 14 January 1934) was a French military officer and explorer in Africa. Marchand is best known for commanding the French expeditionary force during the Fashoda Incident.


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