Georges Picquart
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Marie-Georges Picquart (6 September 1854 – 19 January 1914) was a French Army officer and Minister of War. He is best known for his role in the Dreyfus affair, in which he played a key role in uncovering the real culprit.
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Marie-Georges Picquart | |
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Born | (1854-09-06)6 September 1854 Strasbourg, France |
Died | 19 January 1914(1914-01-19) (aged 59) Amiens, France |
Place of burial | Cimetière Saint-Urbain Strasbourg, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1872–1902, 1906–1914 |
Rank | Général de division |
Commands held | 2e Corps d'Armée |
Other work | Minister of War (1906–1909) |
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