Philippe Pétain

Philippe Pétain

Henri Philippe Bénoni Omer Joseph Pétain, better known as Marshal Pétain, was a French military officer who commanded the French Army in World War I and later became the head of the collaborationist regime of Vichy France, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II.

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1856 – 1951
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Career Journey

Background

Born in
Cauchy-à-la-Tour
Educated at
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Awards
🏆 Cross of Military Merit🏆 Marshal of France🏆 Order of Saint Michael and Saint George🏆 Military Medal of Spain🏆 Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918

Timeline

  • 1856

    Born

    Birth
  • 1951

    Died

    Death

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