Paul Holle | |
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Born | 1807 Saint-Louis, present day Senegal |
Died | 27 March 1862 Médine, present day Mali |
Allegiance | French Empire |
Service | French Army |
Years of service | 1830s–1862 |
Rank | Commandant |
Battles / wars | Siege of Fort Médine |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
Paul Holle (1807-1862) was a mixed-race French soldier and writer, best known for his staunch defense of Fort-Médine against the besieging Toucouleur army of El Hadj Omar Tall between April and July 1857.