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Joseph Gallieni — The Paris governor of the Marne taxis, 1849–1916
The colonial of Madagascar recalled to govern threatened Paris, he sent the six hundred taxis toward the Ourcq and pressed for the Marne counterattack; War Minister, he died worn out. (Editorial synthesis)
Joseph Gallieni was born on 24 April 1849. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Joseph Gallieni was born in Saint-Béat. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Joseph Gallieni died on 27 May 1916. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Joseph Gallieni died in Versailles. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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