Marie-Georges Picquart | |
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Born | Strasbourg, France | 6 September 1854
Died | 19 January 1914 Amiens, France | (aged 59)
Place of burial | Cimetière Saint-Urbain Strasbourg, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service | French Army |
Years of service | 1872–1902, 1906–1914 |
Rank | Général de division |
Commands | 2e Corps d'Armée |
Other work | Minister of War (1906–1909) |
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Dreyfus affair |
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Marie-Georges Picquart (6 September 1854 – 19 January 1914) was a French Army officer and Minister of War. He is best known for his role in the Dreyfus affair, in which he played a key role in uncovering the real culprit.