Napoleonic Trivia #52 (1 Viewer)
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Grognard
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Any guess anyone? I will wait one more day and will give the answer. Hint: he was French and saw 3 centuries...
Grognard
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OK guys, the answer is Jean Thurel (1699-1807). This guy served in the army for 90 years non stop from Louis XV to Napoleon 1er! More at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Thurel
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Wow. Very cool guy!
Grognard
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Ready to do the same Sandor? :wink2:
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I should probably start now if I want to do it. Plus, who wants to be a private for 90 years? Now you could make Captain or Major for nothing but seniority and staying alive!