Jean Antoine Arthur Gris

1829–1872 (age 43)

military officer

Biography

Jean Antoine Arthur Gris was a distinguished French military officer whose career spanned the early nineteenth century. He served with dedication during a transformative period in French military history, contributing to the nation's armed forces during the post-Napoleonic era.

Gris maintained his residence in Paris and was interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery, one of the city's most prestigious burial grounds. His legacy reflects the values of service and honor that characterized the military profession of his generation.

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