Jean Danjou
Jean Danjou | |
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| Born | 15 April 1828 Chalabre, France |
| Died | 30 April 1863 (aged 35) Camarón de Tejeda, Mexico |
| Allegiance | France |
| Years of service | 1849–1863 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Légion Étrangère |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Chevalier of the Legion of Honor |
Jean Danjou (15 April 1828 – 30 April 1863) was a decorated captain of the Foreign Legion in the French Army. He commanded the two lieutenants and 62 legionnaires who fought the Battle of Camarón during the French intervention in Mexico, in which he was killed.