Pierre Taillant
Pierre André Taillant | |
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| Born | August 17, 1816 Pont-Saint-Esprit, Gard, Kingdom of France |
| Died | May 14, 1883 (aged 66) Pont-Saint-Esprit, Gard, French Republic |
| Branch | July Monarchy French Second Republic Second French Empire French Third Republic |
| Years of service | 1834–1878 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles / wars | French conquest of Algeria First Italian War of Independence Crimean War |
| Awards | Medal of the siege of Rome Medal of Military Valor Crimea Medal Legion of Honour |
Pierre André Taillant (August 17, 1816 – May 14, 1883) was a French officer known for the heroic defense of Phalsbourg during the Franco-Prussian War at the Siege of Phalsbourg.