SettingsFrench Army officers
Alain Bouquin
Alain Bouquin, was the General Commander of the French Foreign Legion from 1 July 2009 to 1 September 2011 succeeding to General Louis Pichot de Champfleury who commanded the Legion from 2006 to...
Alain Bouquin, was the General Commander of the French Foreign Legion from 1 July 2009 to 1 September 2011 succeeding to General Louis Pichot de Champfleury who commanded the Legion from 2006 to...
André Désilles
André (or Antoine-Joseph-Marc) Désilles (11 March 1767, Saint-Malo - 17 October 1790, Nancy) was a French army officer.
André (or Antoine-Joseph-Marc) Désilles (11 March 1767, Saint-Malo - 17 October 1790, Nancy) was a French army officer.
André François-Poncet
André François-Poncet (13 June 1887, Provins, Seine-et-Marne – 8 January 1978) was a French politician and diplomat whose post as ambassador to Germany allowed him to witness first-hand ...
André François-Poncet (13 June 1887, Provins, Seine-et-Marne – 8 January 1978) was a French politician and diplomat whose post as ambassador to Germany allowed him to witness first-hand ...
André Simon (wine)
André Simon (28 February 1877 – 5 September 1970) was a wine merchant, gourmet, and prolific writer about wine.
André Simon (28 February 1877 – 5 September 1970) was a wine merchant, gourmet, and prolific writer about wine.
André-Joseph Lafitte-Clavé
André-Joseph Lafitte-Clavé, also André-Joseph de Lafitte (1740, Clavé, near Moncrabeau–1794, Perpignan) was a French Army engineering officer.
André-Joseph Lafitte-Clavé, also André-Joseph de Lafitte (1740, Clavé, near Moncrabeau–1794, Perpignan) was a French Army engineering officer.
Antoine Argoud
Antoine Argoud (26 June 1914 – 10 June 2004) was a French Army officer specializing in counter-insurgency during the Algerian War of Independence.
Antoine Argoud (26 June 1914 – 10 June 2004) was a French Army officer specializing in counter-insurgency during the Algerian War of Independence.
Antoine Hamilton
Antoine (or Anthony) Hamilton (1646 – 21 April 1720) was an Irish classical author of near Scottish ancestry, who wrote in French.
Antoine (or Anthony) Hamilton (1646 – 21 April 1720) was an Irish classical author of near Scottish ancestry, who wrote in French.
Antoine James de Marigny
Antoine Jacques Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville (also known as Antoine James de Marigny and Mandeville DeMarigny) was the son of Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville and the son-in-law...
Antoine Jacques Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville (also known as Antoine James de Marigny and Mandeville DeMarigny) was the son of Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville and the son-in-law...
Armand du Paty de Clam
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Armand Auguste Ferdinand Mercier du Paty de Clam was a French army officer and graphologist, and a key figure in the Dreyfus affair.
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Armand Auguste Ferdinand Mercier du Paty de Clam was a French army officer and graphologist, and a key figure in the Dreyfus affair.
Armand Ernest Junqua
Armand Ernest Junqua,, was a French officer of the Légion d'Honneur, captain of the cavalry regiment of the French Imperial Guard and Chief of the Cent-gardes Squadron.
Armand Ernest Junqua,, was a French officer of the Légion d'Honneur, captain of the cavalry regiment of the French Imperial Guard and Chief of the Cent-gardes Squadron.
Camille d'Ornano
Camille d'Ornano was a Lieutenant Colonel in the French Army leading up to the Second World War.
Camille d'Ornano was a Lieutenant Colonel in the French Army leading up to the Second World War.
Charles de Foucauld
Blessed Charles Eugène de Foucauld (Strasbourg, 15 September 1858–Tamanrasset, 1 December 1916) was a French Catholic religious and priest living among the Tuareg in the Sahara in Algeria.
Blessed Charles Eugène de Foucauld (Strasbourg, 15 September 1858–Tamanrasset, 1 December 1916) was a French Catholic religious and priest living among the Tuareg in the Sahara in Algeria.
Charles Lacheroy
Charles Lacheroy (22 August 1906 - 25 January 2005) was a French Army officer, theorist of Counter-insurgency warfare, and member of the Organisation de l'armée secrète.
Charles Lacheroy (22 August 1906 - 25 January 2005) was a French Army officer, theorist of Counter-insurgency warfare, and member of the Organisation de l'armée secrète.
Charles Louis d'Albert de Luynes
Charles Louis d'Albert de Luynes (Marie Charles Louis; 24 April 1717 – 8 October 1771) was a French nobleman and member of the House of Albert.
Charles Louis d'Albert de Luynes (Marie Charles Louis; 24 April 1717 – 8 October 1771) was a French nobleman and member of the House of Albert.
Charles MacCarthy (Irish soldier)
Charles MacCarthy was an Irish noble and a soldier in French and later English service.
Charles MacCarthy was an Irish noble and a soldier in French and later English service.
Charles MacCarty, Viscount Muskerry
Charles MacCarthy, Viscount Muskerry was an Irish noble and a soldier in French and later English service.
Charles MacCarthy, Viscount Muskerry was an Irish noble and a soldier in French and later English service.
Charles Ragon de Bange
Charles Ragon de Bange, often simply called de Bange, was a Polytechnician and a French artillery colonel of the 19th century.
Charles Ragon de Bange, often simply called de Bange, was a Polytechnician and a French artillery colonel of the 19th century.
Christian of the Palatinate-Zweibrücken (1752-1817)
Christian Graf von Forbach, then Christian Marquis de Deux-Ponts and later Christian Freiherr von Zweibrücken was an officer of the French army and later a general of the...
Christian Graf von Forbach, then Christian Marquis de Deux-Ponts and later Christian Freiherr von Zweibrücken was an officer of the French army and later a general of the...
Christian of the Palatinate-Zweibrücken (1752–1817)
Christian Graf von Forbach, then Christian Marquis de Deux-Ponts and later Christian Freiherr von Zweibrücken (born 1752 – died 1817) was an officer of the French army a...
Christian Graf von Forbach, then Christian Marquis de Deux-Ponts and later Christian Freiherr von Zweibrücken (born 1752 – died 1817) was an officer of the French army a...
Christophe Mallassinet
Christophe Mallassinet is the ISAF Regional Commander of Kabul.
Christophe Mallassinet is the ISAF Regional Commander of Kabul.
Claude Barrès
Claude Henri Maurice Barrès (22 March 1925 – 26 May 1959) was a French Army officer that in World War II, First Indochina War, Korean War and Algerian War.
Claude Henri Maurice Barrès (22 March 1925 – 26 May 1959) was a French Army officer that in World War II, First Indochina War, Korean War and Algerian War.
Claude Cheysson
Claude Cheysson (born 13 April 1920 in Paris) is a French Socialist politician who served as Foreign Minister in the government of Pierre Mauroy from 1981 to 1984.
Claude Cheysson (born 13 April 1920 in Paris) is a French Socialist politician who served as Foreign Minister in the government of Pierre Mauroy from 1981 to 1984.
Claude de Thiard de Bissy
Claude de Thiard de Bissy was a French soldier.
Claude de Thiard de Bissy was a French soldier.
Claudius Crozet
Benoit Claudius Crozet (December 31, 1789 – January 29, 1864) was an educator and civil engineer.
Benoit Claudius Crozet (December 31, 1789 – January 29, 1864) was an educator and civil engineer.
Count Patrick D'Arcy
Count Patrick D'Arcy ( – ) was an Irish mathematician, and soldier.
Count Patrick D'Arcy ( – ) was an Irish mathematician, and soldier.
Célestin Hennion
Célestin Hennion CVO (8 September 1862 - 14 March 1915) was a French police officer who rose to head the Prefecture of Police (Préfecture de Police).
Célestin Hennion CVO (8 September 1862 - 14 March 1915) was a French police officer who rose to head the Prefecture of Police (Préfecture de Police).
Darius Paul Dassault
Darius Paul Dassault born Darius Paul Bloch (13 January 1882–1969) was a French general who was in the French Résistance in World War II.
Darius Paul Dassault born Darius Paul Bloch (13 January 1882–1969) was a French general who was in the French Résistance in World War II.
David Galula
David Galula (1919–1967) was a French military officer and scholar who was influential in developing the theory and practice of counterinsurgency warfare.
David Galula (1919–1967) was a French military officer and scholar who was influential in developing the theory and practice of counterinsurgency warfare.
Donald Cameron of Lochiel
Donald Cameron of Lochiel (c.1700 – October 1748), was an influential Highland Clan Chief known for his magnanimous and gallant nature.
Donald Cameron of Lochiel (c.1700 – October 1748), was an influential Highland Clan Chief known for his magnanimous and gallant nature.
Ferenc Szisz
Ferenc Szisz, was a Hungarian race car driver and the winner of the first Grand Prix motor racing event on a Renault Grand Prix 90CV on 26 June, 1906.
Ferenc Szisz, was a Hungarian race car driver and the winner of the first Grand Prix motor racing event on a Renault Grand Prix 90CV on 26 June, 1906.
Filippo De Grassi
Filippo "Philip" De Grassi (1793–1877) was an Italian soldier of fortune and influential player in the Rebellion of 1837 in Upper Canada.
Filippo "Philip" De Grassi (1793–1877) was an Italian soldier of fortune and influential player in the Rebellion of 1837 in Upper Canada.
François de La Rocque
François de La Rocque (6 October 1885, Lorient, Morbihan – 28 April 1946) was leader of the French right-wing league named the Croix de Feu from 1930–1936, before forming the more mode...
François de La Rocque (6 October 1885, Lorient, Morbihan – 28 April 1946) was leader of the French right-wing league named the Croix de Feu from 1930–1936, before forming the more mode...
François de Menthon
François de Menthon (8 January 1900 - 2 June 1984) was a French politician and professor of law.
François de Menthon (8 January 1900 - 2 June 1984) was a French politician and professor of law.
François Mingaud
Captain François Mingaud (sometimes spelled Mingot, Mengaud or Minguad, and often referred to simply as M. Mingaud; born 4 January 1771 Le Cailar, Nîmes, France, died 23 ...
Captain François Mingaud (sometimes spelled Mingot, Mengaud or Minguad, and often referred to simply as M. Mingaud; born 4 January 1771 Le Cailar, Nîmes, France, died 23 ...
François-Jean de Mesnil-Durand
François Jean de Graindorge d'Orgeville, baron de Mesnil-Durand, known as François-Jean de Mesnil-Durand (1 September 1736, Mesnil-Durand - 13 thermidor year VII, i.e. 31 July 1799, London) was ...
François Jean de Graindorge d'Orgeville, baron de Mesnil-Durand, known as François-Jean de Mesnil-Durand (1 September 1736, Mesnil-Durand - 13 thermidor year VII, i.e. 31 July 1799, London) was ...
François-Joseph de Beaupoil de Sainte-Aulaire
François-Joseph de Beaupoil, marquis de Sainte-Aulaire was a French poet and army officer.
François-Joseph de Beaupoil, marquis de Sainte-Aulaire was a French poet and army officer.
Gabriel Auguste Ferdinand Ducuing
Commandant Gabriel Auguste Ferdinand Ducuing (22 December 1885, Paris - 25 May 1940, Cap Gris Nez) was an officer in the French Navy of the First and Second World Wars.
Commandant Gabriel Auguste Ferdinand Ducuing (22 December 1885, Paris - 25 May 1940, Cap Gris Nez) was an officer in the French Navy of the First and Second World Wars.
Galiot Mandat de Grancey
Antoine Jean Galiot Mandat, known as the Marquis de Mandat, was a much-admired French nobleman, general and politician.
Antoine Jean Galiot Mandat, known as the Marquis de Mandat, was a much-admired French nobleman, general and politician.
George Henri Anne-Marie Victor de Villebois-Mareuil
George Henri Anne-Marie Victor de Villebois-Mareuil (22 March 1847, Montaigu, Brittany, France - 6 April 1900, Boshof, Orange Free State, South Africa) was a Colonel in the French infantry, and ...
George Henri Anne-Marie Victor de Villebois-Mareuil (22 March 1847, Montaigu, Brittany, France - 6 April 1900, Boshof, Orange Free State, South Africa) was a Colonel in the French infantry, and ...
Germain Doucet
Germain Doucet, Sieur de La Verdure (born around 1595 near Couperans en Brye (most likely Coubron northeast of Paris), France) was a French commander in the French colony of Acadia, and the prog...
Germain Doucet, Sieur de La Verdure (born around 1595 near Couperans en Brye (most likely Coubron northeast of Paris), France) was a French commander in the French colony of Acadia, and the prog...
Gustave Paul Cluseret
Gustave Paul Cluseret (13 June 1823–1900) was a French soldier and politician who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Gustave Paul Cluseret (13 June 1823–1900) was a French soldier and politician who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Henri de Thiard de Bissy
Henri Charles Gabriel de Thiard de Bissy, comte de Thiard was a French general and writer.
Henri Charles Gabriel de Thiard de Bissy, comte de Thiard was a French general and writer.
Henri Joseph Fenet
Henri Joseph Fenet (11 July 1919 – 14 September 2002) was a soldier during World War II who was awarded both the Croix de Guerre by France, and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross by Germany.
Henri Joseph Fenet (11 July 1919 – 14 September 2002) was a soldier during World War II who was awarded both the Croix de Guerre by France, and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross by Germany.
Hubert Guerin
Quirin Marie Hubert Guerin (born 25 January 1896, date of death unknown) was a French diplomat and military officer.
Quirin Marie Hubert Guerin (born 25 January 1896, date of death unknown) was a French diplomat and military officer.
Jacques Chirac
Jacques René Chirac (; ; born 29 November 1932) is a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007.
Jacques René Chirac (; ; born 29 November 1932) is a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007.
Jacques-Louis de Valon
Jacques Louis Valon, Marquis de Mimeure (19 November 1659, Dijon - 3 March 1719) was a French soldier and poet.
Jacques Louis Valon, Marquis de Mimeure (19 November 1659, Dijon - 3 March 1719) was a French soldier and poet.
Jean Baptiste Noël Bouchotte
Jean Baptiste Noël Bouchotte was a minister in the French government.
Jean Baptiste Noël Bouchotte was a minister in the French government.
Jean Bréchignac
Jean Bréchignac was a French Army officer that fought in World War II, First Indochina War and Algerian War.
Jean Bréchignac was a French Army officer that fought in World War II, First Indochina War and Algerian War.
Jean Philippe de Bela
Jean-Philippe de Bela, known as chevalier de Bela, OSL was a French-Basque military figure and writter in basque language, born at Mauléon, Soule.
Jean-Philippe de Bela, known as chevalier de Bela, OSL was a French-Basque military figure and writter in basque language, born at Mauléon, Soule.
Jean Sassi
Jean Sassi (11 June 1917 – 9 January 2009) was a French Army colonel and intelligence service officer, former "Jedburgh" (BCRA) of France and Far East.
Jean Sassi (11 June 1917 – 9 January 2009) was a French Army colonel and intelligence service officer, former "Jedburgh" (BCRA) of France and Far East.
Jean Savy
Jean Savy (b. April 4, 1906 - d. unknown) was a French citizen and a commander in the French army.
Jean Savy (b. April 4, 1906 - d. unknown) was a French citizen and a commander in the French army.
Jean-Chrysostôme Bruneteau de Sainte-Suzanne
Jean-Chrysostôme Bruneteau de Sainte-Suzanne was a French Empire baron and general.
Jean-Chrysostôme Bruneteau de Sainte-Suzanne was a French Empire baron and general.
Jean-Ernest Ducos de La Hitte
Jean Ernest Ducos de La Hitte, Viscount, was born on 5 September 1789 in Bessières (Haute-Garonne), and died on 22 September 1878 in Gragnague (Haute-Garonne).
Jean Ernest Ducos de La Hitte, Viscount, was born on 5 September 1789 in Bessières (Haute-Garonne), and died on 22 September 1878 in Gragnague (Haute-Garonne).
Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber
Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber, often referred to as JJSS was a French journalist and politician.
Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber, often referred to as JJSS was a French journalist and politician.
Jean-Pierre du Teil
Jean-Pierre du Teil, baron du Teil, seigneur de Pommier, Chars, les Rousselières, Vaux and of other places was a French artillery general and one of the most important influences on Napoleon I d...
Jean-Pierre du Teil, baron du Teil, seigneur de Pommier, Chars, les Rousselières, Vaux and of other places was a French artillery general and one of the most important influences on Napoleon I d...
Jean-Pierre Steinhofer
Jean-Pierre Steinhofer is a French Army officer graduated in the École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.
Jean-Pierre Steinhofer is a French Army officer graduated in the École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.
John Barrett (Irish soldier)
John Barrett (died 1693) was a colonel and head of the barony of the Cork Barrett family.
John Barrett (died 1693) was a colonel and head of the barony of the Cork Barrett family.
John Du Cameron
John Du Cameron was a Scottish sergeant in the French army who came back to Scotland to support Bonny Prince Charlie in The 'Forty-Five'.
John Du Cameron was a Scottish sergeant in the French army who came back to Scotland to support Bonny Prince Charlie in The 'Forty-Five'.
Jules Moch (French Army officer)
Jules Moch (Born at Sarrelouis August 14, 1829 - Died in Paris August 8, 1881) was a French officer.
Jules Moch (Born at Sarrelouis August 14, 1829 - Died in Paris August 8, 1881) was a French officer.
Louis Marie Baptiste Atthalin
Louis Marie Baptiste Atthalin (born 22 June 1784, Colmar) was a French Army officer.
Louis Marie Baptiste Atthalin (born 22 June 1784, Colmar) was a French Army officer.
Louis Marie Florent du Châtelet
Louis Marie Florent de Lomont d'Haraucourt (20 November 1727, Semur-en-Auxois, Côte-d'Or - 13 December 1793, Paris), duke of Châtelet, was a French army officer, nobleman and diplomat.
Louis Marie Florent de Lomont d'Haraucourt (20 November 1727, Semur-en-Auxois, Côte-d'Or - 13 December 1793, Paris), duke of Châtelet, was a French army officer, nobleman and diplomat.
Louis Moyroud
Louis Marius Moyroud (pronounced MOY-rood; February 16, 1914 – June 28, 2010) was a French-born American inventor who co-developed the phototypesetting process with Rene Alphonse Higonnet,...
Louis Marius Moyroud (pronounced MOY-rood; February 16, 1914 – June 28, 2010) was a French-born American inventor who co-developed the phototypesetting process with Rene Alphonse Higonnet,...
Louis Pierre de Chastenet de Puységur
Louis Pierre de Chastenet, comte de Puységur (30 December 1727, Rabastens, Tarn - October 1807, Rabastens) was a French soldier under the Ancien Regime.
Louis Pierre de Chastenet, comte de Puységur (30 December 1727, Rabastens, Tarn - October 1807, Rabastens) was a French soldier under the Ancien Regime.
Louis-Félix Guinement de Kéralio
Louis-Felix Guinement, chevalier de Kéralio (14 September 1731, Rennes - 10 December 1793, Groslay) was a French soldier, writer and academic.
Louis-Felix Guinement, chevalier de Kéralio (14 September 1731, Rennes - 10 December 1793, Groslay) was a French soldier, writer and academic.
Lucien de Montagnac
Lucien-François de Montagnac (Pouru-aux-Bois, 17 May 1803 - Sidi-Brahim, 23 September 1845) was a French soldier and officer.
Lucien-François de Montagnac (Pouru-aux-Bois, 17 May 1803 - Sidi-Brahim, 23 September 1845) was a French soldier and officer.
Léopold Sédar Senghor
Léopold Sédar Senghor was a Senegalese poet, politician, and cultural theorist who for two decades served as the first president of Senegal.
Léopold Sédar Senghor was a Senegalese poet, politician, and cultural theorist who for two decades served as the first president of Senegal.
Marc-Edmond Dominé
Marc-Edmond Dominé was a French Army officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War, the Sino-French War, and in the various territories of the French colonial empire.
Marc-Edmond Dominé was a French Army officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War, the Sino-French War, and in the various territories of the French colonial empire.
Marcel Pourchier
André Eugène Marcel Pourchier (June 1, 1897 – September 1, 1944) was a French military officer whose last rank was Lieutenant-Colonel.
André Eugène Marcel Pourchier (June 1, 1897 – September 1, 1944) was a French military officer whose last rank was Lieutenant-Colonel.
Michel Roux, Jr.
Michel Albert Roux, known as Michel Roux, Jr., is an English two-star Michelin chef at the London restaurant, Le Gavroche.
Michel Albert Roux, known as Michel Roux, Jr., is an English two-star Michelin chef at the London restaurant, Le Gavroche.
Paul Lacombe de La Tour
Paul Lacombe de La Tour was a French army officer who served from 1910 to 1940 through both World War I and World War II. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant-colonel and led the 97th Re...
Paul Lacombe de La Tour was a French army officer who served from 1910 to 1940 through both World War I and World War II. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant-colonel and led the 97th Re...
Paul Tarascon
Lieutenant (later Colonel) Paul Albert Pierre Tarascon (8 December 1882 – 11 June 1977) was a World War I flying ace.
Lieutenant (later Colonel) Paul Albert Pierre Tarascon (8 December 1882 – 11 June 1977) was a World War I flying ace.
Philippe Charles Tronson de Coudray
Philippe Charles Tronson de Coudray (September 8, 1738 – September 11, 1777) was a French army officer who volunteered for service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Philippe Charles Tronson de Coudray (September 8, 1738 – September 11, 1777) was a French army officer who volunteered for service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Philippe Charles Tronson du Coudray
Philippe Charles Tronson du Coudray (September 8, 1738 – September 11, 1777) was a French army officer who volunteered for service in the Continental Army during the American War of Indepe...
Philippe Charles Tronson du Coudray (September 8, 1738 – September 11, 1777) was a French army officer who volunteered for service in the Continental Army during the American War of Indepe...
Pierre Mairesse-Lebrun
Pierre Marie Jean-Baptiste Mairesse-Lebrun (born March 16, 1912) was a French Army cavalry officer who became famous for his daring escape from Colditz castle, Oflag IV-C. He was born in Bauzy, ...
Pierre Marie Jean-Baptiste Mairesse-Lebrun (born March 16, 1912) was a French Army cavalry officer who became famous for his daring escape from Colditz castle, Oflag IV-C. He was born in Bauzy, ...
Pierre Segrétain
Pierre Côme André Segrétain (7 November 1909 – 8 October 1950) was a French Army officer, that fought in World War II and the First Indochina War, primarily in Foreign Legion units.
Pierre Côme André Segrétain (7 November 1909 – 8 October 1950) was a French Army officer, that fought in World War II and the First Indochina War, primarily in Foreign Legion units.
Pierre-François Bouchard
Pierre-François Bouchard (29 April 1772, Orgelet – April 29, 1832) was an officer in the French Army engineers.
Pierre-François Bouchard (29 April 1772, Orgelet – April 29, 1832) was an officer in the French Army engineers.
Pierre-Henri Bunel
Pierre-Henri Bunel is a former French artillery and intelligence officer, later working in construction and as a writer on radical Islam and the Serbian war.
Pierre-Henri Bunel is a former French artillery and intelligence officer, later working in construction and as a writer on radical Islam and the Serbian war.
Raoul Le Mouton de Boisdeffre
Raoul François Charles Le Mouton de Boisdeffre, or more commonly Raoul de Boisdeffre was a French army officer.
Raoul François Charles Le Mouton de Boisdeffre, or more commonly Raoul de Boisdeffre was a French army officer.
Richard Waddington
Richard Waddington (1838-1913) was a French legislator and historian, brother of William Henry and cousin of Charles Waddington.
Richard Waddington (1838-1913) was a French legislator and historian, brother of William Henry and cousin of Charles Waddington.
Robert Gauthiot
Robert Gauthiot was a French Orientalist, linguist, and explorer.
Robert Gauthiot was a French Orientalist, linguist, and explorer.
Roger Trinquier
Roger Trinquier (20 March 1908 – 11 January 1986) was a French Army officer during World War II, the First Indochina War and the Algerian War, serving mainly in airborne and Special forces units.
Roger Trinquier (20 March 1908 – 11 January 1986) was a French Army officer during World War II, the First Indochina War and the Algerian War, serving mainly in airborne and Special forces units.
Roland Corbineau
Roland Corbineau (24 February 1928 – 7 May 1954) was a French Army officer that served during the First Indochina War.
Roland Corbineau (24 February 1928 – 7 May 1954) was a French Army officer that served during the First Indochina War.
Roland de Mecquenem (soldier)
Roland de Mecquenem was a French army officer who played an important role in the battle of Dien Bien Phu during the First Indochina War.
Roland de Mecquenem was a French army officer who played an important role in the battle of Dien Bien Phu during the First Indochina War.
Rémy Raffalli
Barthélémy “Rémy” Raffali (16 March 1913 – 10 September 1951) was a French Army soldier that fought in World War II and the First Indochina War.
Barthélémy “Rémy” Raffali (16 March 1913 – 10 September 1951) was a French Army soldier that fought in World War II and the First Indochina War.
Said Boualam
Said Boualam (1906–1982) was an Algerian, born at Bône.
Said Boualam (1906–1982) was an Algerian, born at Bône.
Salomon Gluck
Salomon (Abraham Salomon) Gluck, (November 5, 1914-?May 20, 1944), was a French physician and a member of the French Resistance.
Salomon (Abraham Salomon) Gluck, (November 5, 1914-?May 20, 1944), was a French physician and a member of the French Resistance.
Sébastien Bigot de Morogues
Sébastien-François Bigot, vicomte de Morogues, (1 March 1706, Brest, France - 26 August 1781, Villefallier, near Orléans, Loiret), was a French soldier and sailor.
Sébastien-François Bigot, vicomte de Morogues, (1 March 1706, Brest, France - 26 August 1781, Villefallier, near Orléans, Loiret), was a French soldier and sailor.
Thomas Conway
Thomas Conway (February 27, 1735 – c. 1800) was a French soldier from Ireland who served as a major general in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Thomas Conway (February 27, 1735 – c. 1800) was a French soldier from Ireland who served as a major general in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Théophile Marie Brébant
Théophile Marie Brébant (24 May 1889 – 20 February 1965) was a French Army officer during World War I and World War II. He ended his career in 1946 with the rank of Colonel.
Théophile Marie Brébant (24 May 1889 – 20 February 1965) was a French Army officer during World War I and World War II. He ended his career in 1946 with the rank of Colonel.
Valentine Fabre
Valentine Fabre (born September 26, 1976) is a French ski mountaineer.
Valentine Fabre (born September 26, 1976) is a French ski mountaineer.
Vincent-Marie Viénot, Count of Vaublanc
Vincent-Marie Viénot, Count of Vaublanc (2 March 1756 – 21 August 1845) was a French royalist politician, writer and artist.
Vincent-Marie Viénot, Count of Vaublanc (2 March 1756 – 21 August 1845) was a French royalist politician, writer and artist.
Wilhelm of the Palatinate-Zweibrücken
Philippe Guillaume aka Philipp Wilhelm Graf von Forbach, then Vicomte de Deux-Ponts and later Freiherr von Zweibrücken was an officer of the French and later genera...
Philippe Guillaume aka Philipp Wilhelm Graf von Forbach, then Vicomte de Deux-Ponts and later Freiherr von Zweibrücken was an officer of the French and later genera...
Yves Godard (French Army officer)
Yves Godard (21 December 1911 – 3 March 1975) was a French Army officer who fought in World War II, First Indochina War and Algerian War.
Yves Godard (21 December 1911 – 3 March 1975) was a French Army officer who fought in World War II, First Indochina War and Algerian War.
Étienne Balsan
Etienne Balsan was a French socialite and heir.
Etienne Balsan was a French socialite and heir.