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Philippe Pétain — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 24 April 1856 · Died: 23 July 1951 · Age at death: 95

How old was Philippe Pétain when he died?

Philippe Pétain died aged 95. He was born on 24 April 1856 and died on 23 July 1951.

French general and leader of the Vichy France regime

Did you know?Despite being a celebrated hero of the First World War, he was later convicted of treason for collaborating with Nazi Germany.

Henri Philippe Benoni Omar Joseph Pétain (French:; 24 April 1856 – 23 July 1951), also known as Marshal Pétain (French: maréchal Pétain,), was a French military officer, dictator, and politician who commanded the French Army in World War I and later became the head of the Axis-collaborationist regime of Vichy France,…

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Age at death: 95
Years since death: 75

Born: April 24, 1856 · Cauchy-à-la-Tour, France
Died: July 23, 1951
Nationality: French
Known for: Military, Politics

Family

Father: Omer-Venant Pétain
Mother: Clotilde Legrand
Spouse: Annie Pétain

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