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Joseph Gallieni

French soldier (1849-1916).

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Joseph Gallieni was a French soldier. Born on 24 April 1849 in Saint-Béat, Gallieni died on 27 May 1916 in Versailles at the age of 67.

Positions held include governor (1896–1905), military governor of Lyon (1906–1908) and Military governor of Paris (1914–1915). Gallieni studied at Prytanée National Militaire and École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr. Honours include Montyon Prize, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour and Marshal of France, among 4 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 33 languages, Joseph Gallieni is No. 38,989 in the People and Position Index.

Born: 24 April 1849, Saint-Béat
Died: 27 May 1916, Versailles (aged 67)
Country: France
Known as: Military officer, military personnel, politician
Field: Military
Education: Prytanée National Militaire, École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Languages: French
Wikipedia editions: 33