Auguste Henri Brincourt (June 25, 1823 - August 10, 1909) was a
General
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In some usages the term "general officer" refers t ...
of the
French Army
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. He notably served during the
French Intervention in Mexico and the
Franco-Prussian War and was a recipient of the Grand Cross of the
Légion d'honneur
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.
1823 births
1909 deaths
French generals
French military personnel of the Second French intervention in Mexico
French military personnel of the Crimean War
French military personnel of the Franco-Prussian War
Grand Croix of the Légion d'honneur
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