Oscar de Négrier
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François Oscar de Négrier (2 October 1839 – 22 August 1913), known as Oscar de Négrier, was a French general of the Third Republic, winning fame in Algeria in the Sud-Oranais campaign (1881) and in Tonkin during the Sino-French War (August 1884 – April 1885).
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Oscar de Négrier | |
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Nickname(s) | Maolen ("Quick!") |
Born | (1839-10-02)2 October 1839 Belfort, France |
Died | 22 August 1913(1913-08-22) (aged 73) off the Norwegian coast |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army |
Rank | Général de division |
Commands held | Tonkin Expeditionary Corps (1884) |
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