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Pierre Bosquet | |
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.jpg) Maréchal Bosquet, c. 1855 | |
| Born | 8 November 1810 Mont-de-Marsan, France |
| Died | 5 February 1861 (aged 50) Pau, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | French Army |
| Years of service | 1833–1861 |
| Rank | General de division |
| Commands | 2nd Infantry Division, Army of the Orient II Corps, Army of the Orient |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War * Battle of Alma * Battle of Balaclava * Battle of Inkerman |
| Awards | Marshal of France Grand Cross of the Légion d’Honneur Médaille militaire GCB Order of the Medjidieh: 1st Class |
| Other work | Senator |
Pierre François Joseph Bosquet (8 November 1810 – 5 February 1861) was a French Army general. He served during the French conquest of Algeria and in the Crimean War of 1853-1856; returning from Crimea he was made a Marshal of France and a Senator.