Georges Picquart
Marie-Georges Picquart | |
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Georges Picquart in the uniform of General of Division | |
| Born | 6 September 1854 Strasbourg, France |
| Died | 19 January 1914 (aged 59) Amiens, France |
| Place of burial | Cimetière Saint-Urbain Strasbourg, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Service years | 1872–1902, 1906–1914 |
| Rank | Général de division |
| Commands | 2e Corps d'Armée |
| Other work | Minister of War (1906–1909) |
| Minister of War of France | |
| In office 25 October 1906 – 24 July 1909 | |
| President | Armand Fallières |
| Prime Minister | Georges Clemenceau |
| Preceded by | Eugène Étienne |
| Succeeded by | Jean Brun |
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Marie-Georges Picquart (6 September 1854 – 19 January 1914) was a French Army officer and Minister of War. He is best known for his role in the Dreyfus affair, in which he played a key role in uncovering the real culprit.