Jean Danjou was a decorated captain of the Foreign Legion in the French Army. He commanded the two lieutenants and 62 legionnaires who fought the Battle of Camarón during the French intervention in Mexico, in which he was killed.
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On April 15, 1828, in this house was born Captain DANJOU who on April 30, 1863, in Camaron (Mexico), at the head of 66 legionaries of the 3rd Company of the Foreign Regiment, resisted until death the furious assaults of 2000 Mexicans. 3 officers and 49 men were fatally wounded, but the enemy left 300 corpses. Since then, every year, the Legion celebrates the glorious anniversary of Camerone, symbol of its unrivaled military virtues. Photo Jules Rhin.
Celebration in front of the birthplace of Captain Danjou in Chalabre (Aude France). Photo Philippe Vidal.
Wooden hand of Jean DanjouAwards 3
Connected to Jean 6
Charles Denis BourbakiAlso won Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr
Léon FlamengAlso won mort pour la France
Jules-André PeugeotAlso won mort pour la France
Dimitri AmilakhvariAlso won Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr
Charles ManginAlso won Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-CyrPierre MichelAlso won mort pour la FranceAbout this person
Country
FranceType
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1828 to 1863 · aged 35
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