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Bazaine

American  
[ba-zen] / baˈzɛn /

noun

  1. François Achille 1811–88, French general and marshal.


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The second half of the 20th century reigns supreme, from Simon Hantaï to Jean-René Bazaine represented by a small abstract gem of 1956.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2011

Later young Bazaine flunked his exams for Paris' Ecole Polytechnique and, after an unsuccessful career as a grocer's boy, enlisted as a private.

From Time Magazine Archive

Chief of staff to the commander of France's international brigade was Legionnaire Bazaine.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was Bazaine who conquered Mexico for Emperors Napoleon III of France and Maximilian of Mexico while the U.S. was busy in the Civil War.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now," said my cousin, "Bazaine is at the head of our best army.

From The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War by Chatrian, Alexandre