Jean Danjou

Jean Danjou (15 April 1828 30 April 1863) 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.

Jean Danjou
Born(1828-04-15)15 April 1828
Chalabre, France
Died30 April 1863(1863-04-30) (aged 35)
Camarón de Tejeda, Mexico
Allegiance France
Years of service1849–1863
RankCaptain
Commands heldLégion Étrangère
Battles/warsCrimean War
  • Siege of Sevastopol

Franco-Austrian War

French intervention in Mexico

AwardsChevalier of the Legion of Honor
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