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The grave of Admiral Courbet
The grave was built on Huoshaoping outside the north gate of the Magong Castle.
During the Sino-French War, Admiral Courbet, who commanded the Far East Squadron,
invaded Penghu and occupied the Magong Castle in 1884. A plague was spreading in his
troop, causing many to die, including Courbet himself, who was buried here.
The tomb is surrounded by a rectangular fence made of coral stone; it features three
frustum-shaped headstones for the admiral, his lieutenant, and his accountant. The
headstone for the admiral reads as follows:
A LA MEMOIRE
DEL'AMIRAL COURBET
ET DES BRAVES
MORTS POUR LA FRANCE
AUX PESCADORES
1885
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