Charles-Antoine-Benoît Bataille de Tancarville
1778–1864 (age 86)
Biography
Charles-Antoine-Benoît Bataille de Tancarville was a military officer whose service spanned the revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, a period of profound transformation for the French armed forces. His military career reflected the challenges and opportunities of this turbulent historical period.
Bataille de Tancarville's long life from 1778 to 1864 allowed him to witness the evolution of French military institutions across decades. His burial at Père Lachaise Cemetery reflects his rank and service to the nation.