Louis Faidherbe | |
|---|---|
 Louis Léon César Faidherbe | |
| Born | 3 June 1818 Lille, France |
| Died | 29 September 1889 (aged 71) Paris, France |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of France French Second Republic Second French Empire French Third Republic |
| Service | French Army |
| Years of service | 1840–1879 |
| Rank | Général de Division |
| Commands | Army of the North |
| Battles / wars | Franco-Prussian War |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur |
| Other work | Governor of Senegal Deputy of the National Assembly |
Louis Léon César Faidherbe (French pronunciation: [lwi leɔ̃ sezaʁ fedɛʁb]; 3 June 1818 – 29 September 1889) was a French general and colonial administrator. He created the Senegalese Tirailleurs when he was governor of Senegal.[1]
- ^ "Louis Faidherbe | French Colonial Governor of Senegal | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.