Éloi Laurent Despeaux
1761–1856 (age 95)
Biography
Éloi Laurent Despeaux was a French military officer whose service extended through a significant period of national history. His career in the military reflected the dedication and commitment required of those who served France during the late eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries.
Despeaux's contributions to French military affairs are honored by his burial at Père Lachaise Cemetery. His resting place among the cemetery's distinguished residents testifies to the respect and recognition he earned through his years of devoted service to his nation.