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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Romania:
Philippe Petain was the French commander who organized the defense at Verdun.
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Canada:
Philippe Pétain is referenced as the collaborationist dictator of Vichy France.
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Luxembourg:
Philippe Pétain was the second head of state to have the 'Légion d’honneur' revoked, after Nicolas Sarkozy.
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Mexico:
Philippe Pétain was the leader of the Vichy regime in France during World War II.
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Guyana:
At best, these governments would be reviving the Nazi collaborator Marshal Philippe Pétain’s claim to be France’s shield against dangerous times.
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Guyana:
Philippe Pétain was the last French leader jailed in 1945 for collaborating with the Nazis during World War II.
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Panama:
Philippe Pétain was the last French president to be imprisoned before Nicolas Sarkozy.
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Lithuania:
Philippe Pétain was mentioned as the last French leader imprisoned before Sarkozy.
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United Kingdom:
Sarkozy is the first French ex-leader placed behind bars since World War Two Nazi collaborationist leader Philippe Pétain was jailed for treason in 1945.
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Tunisia:
Philippe Pétain was the first former French president to be imprisoned after World War II for collaborating with the German occupiers.
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