Antoine Chanzy
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Antoine Eugène Alfred Chanzy (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃twan øʒɛn alfʁɛd ʃɑ̃zi]; 18 March 1823 – 4 January 1883) was a French general, notable for his successes during the Franco-Prussian War[citation needed] and as a governor of Algeria.
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Born | (1823-03-18)18 March 1823 Nouart, France |
Died | 4 January 1883(1883-01-04) (aged 59) Châlons-en-Champagne, France |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France French Second Republic Second French Empire French Third Republic |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1843–1883 |
Rank | Général de Division |
Commands held | XVI Corps VII Corps XIX Corps |
Battles/wars | Franco-Austrian War Franco-Prussian War |
Awards | Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur Médaille militaire |
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