About Camille Raspail
Lived 1827 – 1893 (aged 65). Camille Raspail was a French politician and physician.
Camille Raspail (1827-1893) was a French doctor and politician in the National Assembly as a deputy from Var, from 1885 until his death in 1893.
Son of François-Vincent Raspail, he practiced medicine for 44 years.
He is buried in the Montparnasse Cemetery, with a three-quarter bronze bust on his tomb. On the tomb are engravings explaining he was commander in chief of the southern forts during the Siege of Paris in 1870-1871, as well as a doctor and deputy for Var. His tomb also has a bronze medallion showing a left-facing profile, along with a profile of his widow and an oak leaf crown.
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Who was Camille Raspail?
French politician
When was Camille Raspail born?
Camille Raspail was born on 17 August 1827 in Paris.
When did Camille Raspail die?
Camille Raspail died on 26 May 1893 in Paris.
What was Camille Raspail's occupation?
Camille Raspail was a politician and physician.
What nationality was Camille Raspail?
Camille Raspail was French.
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