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Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras

1810 – 1865

French politician and military historian

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Lived 1810 – 1865 (aged 55). Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was a French politician and writer.

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras (7 January 1810 in Phalsbourg – 23 January 1865 in Basel) was a French military historian and minister. He was the author of Histoire de la Campagne de 1815.

Lieutenant Colonel Charras rose rapidly within the military administration in 1848 with a series of promotions, becoming Secretary of the Defence Commission on 9 March, Under Secretary of State for War on 5 April, and Acting Minister of War on 11 May of that year.

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Important facts

Born

7 January 1810, Phalsbourg

Birth century

19th century

Died

23 January 1865, Basel

Occupation

Politician, writer

Nationality

France

Education

École polytechnique

Positions held

Member of the French National Assembly, Minister of War

Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour

Also known as

Jean-Baptiste-Adolphe Charras

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Frequently asked questions

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French politician and military historian (1810–1865)

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Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was born on 7 January 1810 in Phalsbourg.

When did Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras die?

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras died on 23 January 1865 in Basel.

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Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was a politician and writer.

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Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras

· Wikidata: Q3163754

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste-Adolphe Charras

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