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COMMANDER // 1811–1888

François Bazaine

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Lifespan

1811 – 1888

1820183018401850186018701880Franco-Prussian War · 1870-1871Battle of Borny-Colombey — August 14, 1870 · French Empire · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Gravelotte — August 18, 1870 · French Empire · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Mars-la-Tour — August 16, 1870 · French Empire · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of Noisseville — August 31, 1870 · France · Franco-Prussian WarSiege of Metz — January 1, 1870 · French Empire · Franco-Prussian War

Active service 1870 — 5 battles across 1 war; first command at age 59.

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Battles (5)

Last verified June 2026
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