Georges Catroux
French Army general and diplomat (1877–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Georges Albert Julien Catroux (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ albɛʁ ʒyljɛ̃ katʁu]; 29 January 1877 – 21 December 1969) was a French Army general and diplomat who served in both World War I and World War II, and served as Grand Chancellor of the Légion d'honneur from 1954 to 1969.[2]
Quick Facts General Delegate of Free France in the Levant, Preceded by ...
Georges Catroux | |
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General Delegate of Free France in the Levant[1] | |
In office 24 June 1941 – 7 June 1943 | |
Preceded by | Henri Dentz as High Commissioner of the Levant |
Succeeded by | Jean Helleu |
Personal details | |
Born | Georges Albert Julien Catroux 29 January 1877 (1877-01-29) Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France |
Died | 21 December 1969(1969-12-21) (aged 92) Paris, France |
Awards | Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur |
Military service | |
Allegiance | France |
Branch/service | French Army |
Years of service | 1898–1961 |
Rank | Général d'Armée |
Commands | 19th Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
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