Charles Cousin-Montauban
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Charles Cousin-Montauban
CHARLES GUILLAUME MARIE APOLLINAIRE ANTOINE COUSIN- MONTAUBAN, comte de Palikao - French military commander, took Pekin 1860, offered but refused dictatorship 1870. Date: 1796 - 1878
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1796 1860 1878 Antoine Apollinaire Comte Cousin Dictatorship Guillaume Marie Montauban Offered Pekin Refused
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1. Title: "Charles Cousin-Montauban: A French Military Commander's Journey from Capturing Peking to Refusing a Dictatorship" Charles Guillaume Marie Apollinaire Antoine Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao (1796-1878), was a prominent French military commander who left an indelible mark on world history. Born in 1796, Cousin-Montauban rose through the ranks of the French military, demonstrating exceptional bravery and strategic acumen. In 1860, Cousin-Montauban led a French expeditionary force to capture Peking, the imperial capital of China. The successful siege marked a significant victory for France in the Second Opium War and expanded its influence in Asia. The image captured here portrays the triumphant commander, resplendent in his military uniform, standing before the gates of Peking's Forbidden City. However, Cousin-Montauban's military career was not limited to Asia. During the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, he was offered the position of dictator by the National Assembly in France. Despite his military successes, Cousin-Montauban declined the offer, believing that France needed a constitutional government to ensure stability and unity. This photograph is a testament to the life and legacy of a French military commander who, though known for his victories on the battlefield, also demonstrated a deep commitment to democratic values and the rule of law. The image, taken between 1796 and 1878, captures a pivotal moment in Cousin-Montauban's career, as he stands before the gates of Peking, having secured a significant victory for France. Charles Cousin-Montauban's story is a fascinating chapter in the annals of French and world history, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a man who put country and principles above personal gain.
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