Charles-Eugène Galiber (2 July 1824, Castres – 25 January 1909,

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) was a French

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and

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. His final rank was vice admiral and from 1885 to 1886 he served as Minister for the Navy and the Colonies.

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*http://ecole.nav.traditions.free.fr/officiers_galiber_charles.htm 1824 births 1909 deaths People from Castres French Navy admirals Naval ministers of France Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour {{France-mil-bio-stub