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Certain Canrobert, undated engraving.
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Certain Canrobert

French politician
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François-Certain Canrobert
Born:
June 27, 1809, Saint-Céré, Fr.
Died:
Jan. 28, 1895, Paris (aged 85)

Certain Canrobert (born June 27, 1809, Saint-Céré, Fr.—died Jan. 28, 1895, Paris) was a soldier and political figure who as a marshal of France (from 1856) was a supporter of Napoleon III. A descendant of a long line of military officers, he attended the military academy at Saint-Cyr. After assignment on the Spanish frontier he requested transfer to Algeria, where he served with distinction (1835–51). He rose quickly in rank and won fame for his victory with the Zouaves at Zaatcha (1847) and for the taking of Constantine. He received the Legion of Honour in 1849. Back in Paris in ...(100 of 245 words)

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