Paul Holle
Paul Holle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1807 Saint-Louis, present day Senegal |
| Died | 27 March 1862 Médine, present day Mali |
| Allegiance | French Empire |
| Branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1830s–1862 |
| Rank | Commandant |
| Battles / wars | Siege of Fort Médine |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
Paul Holle (1807-1862) was a mixed-race French soldier and writer, best known for his staunch defense of Fort-Médine against the besieging Toucouleur army of El Hadj Omar Tall between April and July 1857.