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Joseph Aymerich

1858 – 1937

French soldier

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Lived 1858 – 1937 (aged 79). Joseph Aymerich was a French military personnel.

Joseph Gaudérique Aymerich (20 February 1858 – 11 June 1937) was a French military officer in its colonial empire.

Biography Aymerich was born in Estagel, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the eldest of three sons of Férréol-Vincent Aymerich and Thérèse Marie Moner. He was commissioned at age 18, and attended the military college of Saint-Cyr. He commanded several units during World War I.

He was military commander and Administrator of French Cameroons after the German colony of Kamerun was seized in the Kamerun campaign of World War I. In 1933, he published La Conquête du Cameroun (The Conquest of Cameroon).

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Important facts

Born
20 February 1858, Estagel
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 June 1937, Toulon
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
France
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Awards
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Royal Order of Cambodia; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Colonial Medal; Dahomey Expedition commemorative medal 1892; Legion of Honour; Order of the Dragon of Annam; Royal Order of Cambodia; Tonkin Expedition commemorative medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Aymerich?

French soldier (1858-1937)

When was Joseph Aymerich born?

Joseph Aymerich was born on 20 February 1858 in Estagel.

When did Joseph Aymerich die?

Joseph Aymerich died on 11 June 1937 in Toulon.

What was Joseph Aymerich's occupation?

Joseph Aymerich was a military personnel.

What nationality was Joseph Aymerich?

Joseph Aymerich was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Aymerich

· Wikidata: Q3184551

· DBpedia: Joseph Gaudérique Aymerich

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