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COMMANDER // 1815–1896

Louis Jules Trochu

divisional generalFranceGovernment of National Defence1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1815 – 1896

182518501875Franco-Prussian War · 1870-1871Siege of Paris — September 19, 1870 · Government of National Defence · Franco-Prussian War

Active service 1870 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 55.

Profile

Louis-Jules Trochu was a French military leader and politician. He served as President of the Government of National Defense—France's de facto head of state—from 4 September 1870 until his resignation on 22 January 1871.

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Battles (1)

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