Jules Picard
1867–1914 (age 47)
Biography
Jules Picard was a French soldier born in 1867 who served his country during a pivotal moment in modern European history. His military service began during the Belle Époque and continued into the turbulent opening years of the twentieth century.
Picard's sacrifice in 1914 represents the immediate and devastating toll of the First World War on French military personnel. His burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery stands as a memorial to his service and the profound losses France endured during this global conflict.