Georges Picquart 1854 – 1914

Biography

Georges Picquart was born on September 6, 1854, in Strasbourg, a city that would remain close to his heart throughout his life. He rose to prominence as a French general, serving his nation with dedication during a formative period in French military history. His career placed him among the notable military figures of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a time of significant change and challenge for France.

Picquart’s life came to an unexpected end on January 18, 1914, in Amiens, when a riding accident claimed his life. He was fifty-nine years old. His death marked the loss of an experienced military leader whose service had spanned several decades of his nation’s development.

In keeping with his strong connection to his native region, Picquart was laid to rest at Cimetière Saint-Urbain de Strasbourg, returning to the city of his birth. His burial in Strasbourg honored both his origins and his enduring ties to Alsatian heritage, ensuring that his memory would remain rooted in the community where his life began.