He was born 13 January 1786, in the town of Scy-sur-Moselle, son of Pierre Bazaine (1760-1832) and Francoise Gilbert.
It also houses the remains of Robert Schuman, the "father of Europe," who died in the town in 1963.
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On November 21, 1944, Scy-Chazelles was liberated by General George S. Patton's Third Army.