Pierre Taillant

Pierre André Taillant
Born(1816-08-17)August 17, 1816
DiedMay 14, 1883(1883-05-14) (aged 66)
Pont-Saint-Esprit, Gard, French Republic
Branch July Monarchy
French Second Republic
Second French Empire
French Third Republic
Service years1834–1878
RankLieutenant Colonel
ConflictsFrench conquest of Algeria
First Italian War of Independence
Crimean War
AwardsMedal of the siege of Rome
Medal of Military Valor
Crimea Medal
Legion of Honour

Pierre André Taillant (August 17, 1816 – May 14, 1883) was a French officer known for the heroic defense of Phalsbourg during the Franco-Prussian War at the Siege of Phalsbourg.