Philippe Pétain
Philippe Pétain was a French general and statesman who became the chief of state of Vichy France during World War II. His controversial leadership and collaboration with Nazi Germany marked a significant and contentious period in French history.
Born on Apr 24, 1856 (169 years old)
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Germany:
Philippe Pétain was the first French head of state to lose the Legion of Honor for committing treason.
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United Kingdom:
Philippe Pétain was the only previous former president to have had his Legion of Honour revoked.
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Slovakia:
Philippe Pétain was previously stripped of the highest French honor for treason and collaboration with the enemy during World War II.
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Ukraine:
Sarkozy became the second former head of France to be stripped of the Legion of Honor after collaborator Philippe Pétain.
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Nigeria:
Sarkozy becomes the second former head of state to be stripped of the award after Nazi collaborator Philippe Petain.
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Russia:
Philippe Pétain was the second head of the French state to be stripped of the Legion of Honor after being convicted of treason.
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Greece:
Philippe Pétain succeeded Paul Reynaud as Prime Minister of France after Reynaud's resignation.
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Switzerland:
Philippe Pétain was the new commander at Verdun who brought reinforcements during the battle.
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Spain:
Philippe Pétain was a symbol of collaboration and surrender to the Nazis during the occupation of France.
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Andorra:
Philippe Pétain is referenced in the context of the character's opposition during the occupation.
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