# Jean Touzet du Vigier

_French general (1888–1980)_

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> Lieutenant General Jean-Louis-Alain Touzet du Vigier (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ lwi alɛ̃ tuzɛ dy viʒje]; 1888–1980 was a French army officer during World War II and an advocate of military mechanization, particularly the motorization of the cavalry.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 October 1888 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Chambéry ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P19))
- **Died:** 16 August 1980 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P570))
- **Place of death:** 5th arrondissement of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P27))
- **Occupation:** military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P106))
- **Education:** École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1960–1961); Military governor of Strasbourg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P39))
- **Awards:** Commander of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Croix de guerre 1914–1918; Distinguished Service Order ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jean Touzet du Vigier born?**  
Jean Touzet du Vigier was born on 10 October 1888 in Chambéry.

**What positions has Jean Touzet du Vigier held?**  
Positions held by Jean Touzet du Vigier include: president (1960–1961); Military governor of Strasbourg.

**Where did Jean Touzet du Vigier study?**  
Jean Touzet du Vigier was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jean Touzet du Vigier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Touzet_du_Vigier) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3174837](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3174837) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jeantouzetduvigier.jpg by Dupont Vincent (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeantouzetduvigier.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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