Gallieni Collection

Joseph Gallieni visiting the wounded, 1916 (postcard)
3793815 Joseph Gallieni visiting the wounded, 1916 (postcard); (add.info.: Joseph Gallieni - depicted on a postcard visiting the wounded)

General Joseph Gallieni, French Army officer, WW1
General Joseph Simon Gallieni (1849-1916), French Army officer and administrator. He served in the Franco-Prussian War and the First World War

General Gallieni, Military Governor of Paris, WW1
General Joseph Gallieni (1849-1916), Military Governor of Paris for part of the First World War. 1914-1916

Calendar, October 1915, WW1
Calendar, October 1915 -- General Joseph Gallieni, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1915-1916

Armee de Paris, Habitants de Paris, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504431 Armee de Paris, Habitants de Paris, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (litho) by French Photographer

Madagascar - Tuamasina (Tamatave) - Boulevard Gallieni Date: circa 1906

General Joseph Gallieni inspecting Boy Scouts, Paris, France, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
General Joseph Gallieni inspecting Boy Scouts, Paris, France, c1914, (c1920). A French Hero of the Great War: the late General Gallieni, Minister of War

General Gallieni, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou
General Gallieni, c1893. Joseph Simon Gallieni (1849-1916), French general, active for most of his career as a military commander and administrator in the French colonies

Joseph Gallieni (1849-1916), French First World War general, 1917. Gallieni (1849-1916) was recalled from retirement to assist with the defence of Paris as the city was threatened by the German

Joseph Gallieni, French general, 1899. Joseph Simon Gallieni (1849-1916) was a French soldier, most active as a military commander and administrator in the French colonies

Joseph Gallieni, French First World War general, 2 September 1914. Gallieni (1849-1916) was recalled from retirement to assist with the defence of Paris as the city was threatened by the German

Boer delegation received by General Gallieni, Governor of Madagascar, 1902. When the Boer War ended in 1902, some of the Boer leaders who wanted to continue the fight went into exile in Madagascar

Gallieni, Colonial Administrator and Island of Madagascar
Map of the (then) French Overseas Territory, the island of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean - with inset portrait of Joseph Simon Gallieni (1849-1916)

Madagascar - Tamatave (Tuamasina) - Furniture Store
Madagascar - Tuamasina (Tamatave) - Furniture Store with proud owner, his Madagascan wife, a rather superb tiger rug and various, chairs, folding tables and other essential furnishings for the home

Joseph Simon Gallieni
JOSEPH SIMON GALLIENI French military commander Date: 1849 - 1916

General Gallieni. Ferdinand Roybet (1840-1920)

Five French generals, WW1
Five French generals in the early stages of the First World War. From left to right: Michel, Joffre, Gallieni, Pau (fifth unidentified). Date: 1914

French colonial soldiers preparing a meal 1916
Troops from Annam at the Gallieni Camp, St Raphael. Date: 1916

JOSEPH-SIMON GALLIENI (1849-1916). French army officer and colonial administrator. Photograph, c1915

WW1 - General Gallieni - The Energetic Defender of Paris
WW1 - French Military - Joseph General Gallieni (1849-1916) - The " Energetic Defender of Paris" - French Minister of War 1915-16) Date: circa 1914

General Joseph Gallieni (1849-1916) French army officer, trained at the St-Cyr military academy. Retired in 1914 but recalled at the outbreak of the First World War

French general Joseph Gallieni in Madagascar
" French general Joseph Gallieni in Madagascar. Image from " Le Petit Journal" (1899). Etching."

General Joseph Gallieni, French Army officer
General Joseph Simon Gallieni (1849-1916), French Army officer and administrator. He served in the Franco-Prussian War and the First World War. Date: 1914-1916

General Gallieni / Stamp
GENERAL JOSEPH GALLIENI (1849-1916) French military commander, politician and Minister of War in 1915-1916

Gallieni Photo
JOSEPH SIMON GALLIENI - French colonial administrator (here carried by Madagascans who loved him) who won legendary fame with les taxis de la Marne in 1914 : photo 1899

Gallieni and Men
French military commander GALLIENI reviews organisations involved in the preparations for war

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Gallieni, a name that echoes through the annals of history, represents not just one individual but a legacy of leadership and service. From his role as a colonial administrator in the captivating island of Madagascar to his pivotal position as the military governor of Paris during World War I, General Gallieni left an indelible mark on both France and the world. In October 1915, amidst the chaos and turmoil of war, General Gallieni's unwavering determination guided the Armee de Paris and its inhabitants through some of their darkest hours. His strategic brilliance and steadfast resolve were documented in Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Volume XIX - a testament to his invaluable contributions. Even beyond his military exploits, Gallieni's influence extended far and wide. The Boulevard Gallieni in Tuamasina (Tamatave), Madagascar stands as a tribute to this remarkable figure who once governed over this exotic land, and is here that he oversaw crucial developments while serving as Governor of Madagascar - including receiving Boer delegations in 1902. But it was not only on distant shores where General Joseph Gallieni made an impact; he also played an instrumental role within French society itself. In c1914 (c1920), we catch a glimpse of him inspecting Boy Scouts in Paris, showcasing his dedication to nurturing future generations with discipline and patriotism. The artistic rendition by Eugene Pirou captures another facet of this multifaceted leader - depicting General Gallieni circa 1893. This portrait immortalizes him at a time when destiny had yet to fully unveil its plans for him. Joseph Gallieni's story continued into World War I when he assumed command on September 2nd, 1914. As a French First World War general known for his strategic genius and unwavering commitment to victory, he became synonymous with resilience against adversity.