About Jean Auguste Berthaut
Lived 1817 – 1881 (aged 64). Jean Auguste Berthaut was a French military officer and military personnel.
Jean Auguste Berthaut (29 March 1817 – 24 December 1881) was a French soldier and politician.
He graduated from Saint Cyr in 1837. He was promoted to Brigadier general July 1870.
He commanded the National Guard in Paris in 1870. He fought at the Battle of Le Bourget, Champagny, and Battle of Buzenval. He was appointed Minister of War, in the government of Jules Dufaure. He was appointed commander of the 18th Army Corps. He was a grand officer of the Legion of Honor.
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Who was Jean Auguste Berthaut?
French general and politician (1817–1881)
When was Jean Auguste Berthaut born?
Jean Auguste Berthaut was born on 29 March 1817 in Genlis.
When did Jean Auguste Berthaut die?
Jean Auguste Berthaut died on 24 December 1881.
What was Jean Auguste Berthaut's occupation?
Jean Auguste Berthaut was a military officer and military personnel.
What nationality was Jean Auguste Berthaut?
Jean Auguste Berthaut was French.
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