Louis Faidherbe | |
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Louis Léon César Faidherbe | |
Born | Lille, France | 3 June 1818
Died | 29 September 1889 Paris, France | (aged 71)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1840–1879 |
Rank | Général de Division |
Commands | Army of the North |
Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War |
Awards | Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur |
Other work | Governor of Senegal Deputy of the National Assembly |
Louis Léon César Faidherbe (French pronunciation: [lwi leɔ̃ sezaʁ fedɛʁb]; 3 June 1818 – 29 September 1889) was a French general and colonial administrator. He created the Senegalese Tirailleurs when he was governor of Senegal.[1]
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