Philippe Pétain
French military and political leader (1856–1951).
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Philippe Pétain was a French military and political leader. Born on 24 April 1856 in Cauchy-à-la-Tour, Pétain died on 23 July 1951 in Port-Joinville at the age of 95.
Positions held include vice president (1920–1931), Member of the Académie française (1929–1945) and Minister of War (1934). Pétain studied at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr. Honours include Médaille militaire, Marshal of France and Collar of the Order of Charles III, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 97 languages, Philippe Pétain is No. 1,573 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 April 1856, Cauchy-à-la-Tour
- Died
- 23 July 1951, Port-Joinville (aged 95)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Politician, diplomat, military officer
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Independent politician
- Education
- École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 97
Did you know
Was 64 when first vice president (1920).
Lived to 95.
Shares a birthday with Barbra Streisand and Shirley MacLaine.
Has a Wikipedia article in 97 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1920–1931Vice president
- 1929–1945Member of the Académie française
- 1934Minister of War
- 1935Minister of State
- 1939–1940Ambassador of France to Spain
- 1940Deputy Prime Minister of France
- 1940–1942President of the Council
- 1940–1944Head of State of Vichy France
- 1940–1944French co-prince of Andorra
Connections
- FatherOmer-Venant Pétain
- MotherClotilde Legrand
- SpouseAnnie Pétain
Honours and works
Awards
- Médaille militaire1918
- Marshal of France1918
- Collar of the Order of Charles III1919
- Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
- Inter-Allied Victory medal (Belgium)
- Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918
- Colonial Medal
- Distinguished Service Medal
- 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
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