About Francis Henry French
Lived 1857 – 1921 (aged 63). Francis Henry French was an American military personnel.
Major-General Francis Henry French (September 27, 1857 – March 10, 1921) served in three wars: American Indian Wars, the Spanish–American War, and World War I. to Rufus M. French and Maria C. Rudisill. He married Amelia Maud F. Wright on January 24, 1894, in Detroit, Michigan.
Military career He was appointed to the United States Military Academy in 1875, and graduated in 1879.
He served frontier duty from 1879 to 1889 in the American Indian Wars.
He served at Camp Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, during World War I. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Francis Henry French's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Henry French?
United States Brigadier General
When was Francis Henry French born?
Francis Henry French was born on 27 September 1857 in Fort Wayne.
When did Francis Henry French die?
Francis Henry French died on 10 March 1921 in Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
What was Francis Henry French's occupation?
Francis Henry French was a military personnel.
What nationality was Francis Henry French?
Francis Henry French was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Francis Henry French
· DBpedia: Francis Henry French
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Henry French. https://biography.guide/francis-henry-french/
MLA: "Francis Henry French." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-henry-french/.
Chicago: "Francis Henry French." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-henry-french/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-25 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC