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French military officer who executed the genocide of the Ouled Riah tribe in Algeria (1794–1864)

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Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pélissier, 1st Duc de Malakoff (6 November 1794 – 22 May 1864) was a . He served in Algeria where he became widely known for his cruel conduct and extermination of entire tribes. He also served elsewhere, and as a general commanded the French forces in the Crimean War.

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Alternative Names: Aimable Pelissier • Pelissier

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Remember, as you follow the path of honour, that there is no more beautiful title in the world than that of French Soldier, and that this noble flag which flies in the middle of your bayonets is henceforth your Fatherland.

Rappelez-vous, en suivant le chemin de l’honneur, qu’il n’est pas de plus beau titre au monde que celui de Soldat français, et que ce noble drapeau qui flotte au milieu de vos baïonnettes est désormais votre Patrie.