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Philippe Pétain
French military and political leader (1856–1951)
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Philippe Pétain was a French military and political leader (1856–1951). Born 1856 in Cauchy-à-la-Tour.
Offices and worksilver
- Deputy Prime Minister of France1940 to 1940
- President of the Council1940 to 1942
- Head of State of Vichy France1940 to 1944
- French co-prince of Andorra1940 to 1944
- ambassador of France to Spain1939 to 1940
- Minister of State1935 to 1935
3 more roles
- Minister of War1934 to 1934
- Seat 18 of the Académie française1929 to 1945
- vice president1920 to 1931
Educationsilver
- École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Awards and worksilver
- Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)
- Médaille militaire
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
22 more awards
- Inter-Allied Victory medal (Belgium)
- Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918
- Colonial Medal
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Marshal of France1918
- Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr
- Order of St. George, 4th class
- Grand Master of the Legion of Honour
- Order of the Star of Karađorđe
- Cross of Valour
- Cross of Liberty
- Royal Order of Cambodia
- Order of the Dragon of Annam
- Collar of the Order of Charles III1919
- Croix de Guerre
- Inter-Allied Victory Medals
- Military Medal of Spain
- Cross of Military Merit
- Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
- Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari
- Médaille de Verdun
- Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)
About
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Family
- Annie PétainSpouse
Elsewhere: Wikipedia
Questions about this record
- Who is Philippe Pétain?
- Philippe Pétain was a French military and political leader (1856–1951). Born 1856 in Cauchy-à-la-Tour.
- What is the Galactica ID of Philippe Pétain?
- DGP-RZWM0YN6N89F is the permanent Data Galactica ID for this record of Philippe Pétain. The Wikidata id Q5721 resolves to it.