André Maginot
French civil servant, soldier and member of parliament / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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André Maginot (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe maʒino]; 17 February 1877 – 7 January 1932) was a French civil servant, soldier and Member of Parliament. He is best known for his advocacy of the string of forts known as the Maginot Line.
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André Maginot | |
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Minister of War | |
In office 27 January 1931 – 6 January 1932 | |
Preceded by | Louis Barthou |
Succeeded by | André Tardieu |
In office 2 March 1930 – 13 December 1930 | |
Preceded by | René Besnard |
Succeeded by | Louis Barthou |
In office 3 November 1929 – 21 February 1930 | |
Preceded by | Paul Painlevé |
Succeeded by | René Besnard |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 February 1877 Paris, France |
Died | 7 January 1932 (aged 54) Paris, France |
Nationality | France |
Awards | Médaille militaire |
Military service | |
Allegiance | France |
Branch/service | French Army |
Years of service | 1914–1917 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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