Jean-Baptiste Marchand | |
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 Marchand in 1904 | |
| Born | 22 November 1863 Thoissey, Ain, Second French Empire |
| Died | 14 January 1934 (aged 70) Paris, French Third Republic |
| Allegiance |  France |
| Service | French Army |
| Years of service | 1883–1919 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (1921) |
Jean-Baptiste Marchand (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃batist maʁʃɑ̃]; 22 November 1863 – 14 January 1934) was a French general and explorer in Africa. Marchand is best known for commanding the French expeditionary force during the 1898 Fashoda Incident.