Thomas Robert Bugeaud
Thomas Robert Bugeaud | |
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Bugeaud by Charles-Philippe Larivière, 1843-1845 | |
| Born | 15 October 1784 Limoges, France |
| Died | 10 June 1849 (aged 64) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1804–1849 |
| Rank | Marshal of France |
| Battles / wars | |
| Other work | Agriculturalist, Deputy |
Thomas Robert Bugeaud, marquis de la Piconnerie, duc d'Isly (15 October 1784 – 10 June 1849) was a Marshal of France and Governor-General of Algeria during the French colonization. Born an aristocrat, he has a complex legacy, serving as a soldier during the Napoleonic wars, focusing on agriculture during Bourbon rule, then serving the July monarchy in Algeria during which he achieved undoubted military success, while also being complicit in actions which today may be understood as war crimes and caused outrage at the time.