Pierre de Villiers
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Pierre François Marie Le Jolis de Villiers de Saintignon (born 26 July 1956) dit Pierre de Villiers is an Army General of the French Army and a former Chief of the Defence Staff.[6] Following a disagreement with President Emmanuel Macron, who is ex-officio Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, he tendered his resignation on 19 July 2017.[7]
Quick Facts Chief of the Defence Staff, Preceded by ...
Pierre de Villiers | |
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Chief of the Defence Staff | |
In office 15 February 2014[1] – 19 July 2017[2] | |
Preceded by | Édouard Guillaud |
Succeeded by | François Lecointre |
Major General of the Defence Staff | |
In office 11 March 2010[3] – 15 February 2014 | |
Preceded by | Pierrick Blairon |
Succeeded by | Gratien Maire |
Head of the Prime Minister's military cabinet | |
In office 15 September 2008[4] – 11 March 2010[5] | |
Prime Minister | François Fillon |
Preceded by | Jean-Marc Denuel |
Succeeded by | Bernard de Courrèges d'Ustou |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-07-26) 26 July 1956 (age 67) Boulogne, France |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | Prytanée National Militaire École spéciale militaire |
Military service | |
Allegiance | French Republic |
Branch/service | French Army |
Years of service | 1975 – 2017 |
Rank | Army general |
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