Aimable Pélissier
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Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pélissier, 1st Duc de Malakoff (6 November 1794 – 22 May 1864), was a Marshal of France. He served in Algeria where he became widely known for his cruel conduct and extermination of entire tribes. He also served elsewhere, and as a general commanded the French forces in the Crimean War.
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Born | (1794-11-06)6 November 1794 Maromme, France |
Died | 22 May 1864(1864-05-22) (aged 69) Algiers, Algeria |
Allegiance | Bourbon Restoration July Monarchy French Second Republic Second French Empire |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1818–1864 |
Rank | Maréchal de France |
Battles/wars | Spanish Campaign Conquest of Algeria Crimean War |
Awards | Legion of Honour (Grand Chancelier) |
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