Jean Danjou

Jean Danjou was a French military officer, most notably a captain in the French Foreign Legion. He is primarily remembered for his role in the Battle of Camarón on April 30, 1863, during France's intervention in Mexico.1

Danjou was tasked with protecting a supply convoy. Despite being heavily outnumbered by approximately 3,000 Mexican soldiers, Danjou and his 62 legionnaires took a defensive stand at the Hacienda Camarón. Danjou, who had previously lost a hand in Algeria, refused to surrender. He was killed in action during the fierce fighting, but his men continued to resist until only six remained. The battle became a legendary event for the French Foreign Legion, symbolizing extreme courage. Danjou's wooden hand was recovered and is now revered as a relic at the Legion Museum of Memory.1