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COMMANDER // 1794–1864

Aimable Pélissier

Marshal of FranceFranceFrench Empire3 battles1 war

Lifespan

1794 – 1864

1800181018201830184018501860Crimean War · 1853-1856Siege of Sevastopol — January 1, 1854 · France · Crimean WarBattle of Malakoff — June 18, 1855 · French Empire · Crimean WarBattle of the Chernaya — August 16, 1855 · French Empire · Crimean War

Active service 1854–1855 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 60.

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Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pélissier, 1st Duc de Malakoff, was a Marshal of France. He served in Algeria where he became widely known for his cruel conduct and extermination of entire tribes. He also served elsewhere, and as a general commanded the French forces in the Crimean War.

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Battles (3)

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