About Jean-Louis Borel
Lived 1819 – 1884 (aged 64). Jean-Louis Borel was a French military officer and military personnel.
Jean-Louis Borel (3 April 1819, Fanjeaux – 20 February 1884, Versailles) was a French general and politician.
He graduated from Saint-Cyr. He was aide de camp to MacMahon, in Algeria and in the Crimean War. He was chief of staff to the National Guard. He was commander of the Army of the Loire.
In December 1877, he joined Jules Armand Dufaure's government as Minister of War. Being more right-wing than the rest of the government, he was replaced after six months.
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Who was Jean-Louis Borel?
French general (1819–1884)
When was Jean-Louis Borel born?
Jean-Louis Borel was born on 3 April 1819 in Fanjeaux.
When did Jean-Louis Borel die?
Jean-Louis Borel died on 20 February 1884 in Versailles.
What was Jean-Louis Borel's occupation?
Jean-Louis Borel was a military officer and military personnel.
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Jean-Louis Borel was French.
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