About Jean Auguste Margueritte
Lived 1823 – 1870 (aged 47). Jean Auguste Margueritte was a French military personnel.
Jean Auguste Margueritte (15 January 1823 - 6 September 1870), French General, father of Victor Margueritte and Paul Margueritte.
After a career in Algeria, General Margueritte was mortally wounded in the great cavalry charge at Sedan, in which the Emperor was defeated and captured. He died in Belgium. An account of his life was published by his son, Paul Margueritte as Mon père (1884; enlarged ed., 1897).
The sand cat is named in his honour, being given the binomial name Felis margarita.
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Who was Jean Auguste Margueritte?
French general (1823-1870)
When was Jean Auguste Margueritte born?
Jean Auguste Margueritte was born on 15 January 1823 in Manheulles.
When did Jean Auguste Margueritte die?
Jean Auguste Margueritte died on 6 September 1870 in Beauraing.
What was Jean Auguste Margueritte's occupation?
Jean Auguste Margueritte was a military personnel.
What nationality was Jean Auguste Margueritte?
Jean Auguste Margueritte was French.
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