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Philippe Pétain

Philippe Pétain

French general who commanded at Verdun, restored the army after the mutinies of 1917 as commander-in-chief, and later headed Vichy France.

Person

24 Apr 1856 – 23 Jul 1951

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commanded
French Army
succeeded
Robert Nivelle

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q5721

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Relations

commanded:
  • French Armysince May 1917

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led:
  • Vichy France

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succeeded:
  • Robert Nivellesince May 1917

    As French commander-in-chief.

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