When was Maxime Weygand born?

Maxime Weygand was born on 21 January 1867 in Brussels metropolitan area.

What positions has Maxime Weygand held?

Positions held by Maxime Weygand include: president (1953–1965); president (1950–1954); Minister of the Armed Forces (1940–1940); Minister of National Defence (1940–1940); Chief of Staff of the French Army (1940–1940).

Where did Maxime Weygand study?

Maxime Weygand was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, Lycée Thiers, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Cavalry Training School Saumur.

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Maxime Weygand

French general (1867–1965)

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Maxime Weygand was a French military commander in World War I and World War II, as well as a high-ranking member of the Vichy regime.

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Born: 21 January 1867 wd
Place of birth: Brussels metropolitan area wd
Died: 28 January 1965 wd
Place of death: Paris wd
Citizenship: France, Belgium wd
Occupation: military personnel, politician, soldier wd
Education: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, Lycée Thiers, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Cavalry Training School Saumur, Centre des hautes études militaires, Lycée Michelet, Vanves wd
Spouse: Renée Weygand wd

Positions held wd

president (1953–1965)
president (1950–1954)
Minister of the Armed Forces (16 July 1940 – 5 September 1940)
Minister of National Defence (16 June 1940 – 11 July 1940)
Chief of Staff of the French Army (19 May 1940 – 11 June 1940)
president (1937–1946)
vice president (9 January 1931 – 21 January 1935)
Member of the Académie française (1931–1965)
Chief of Staff of the French Army (2 January 1930 – 8 February 1931)
High Commissioner of the Levant (19 April 1923 – 29 November 1924)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Francisque
Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite
Commander of the Order of the Crown
Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 2nd class
Médaille militaire
Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures
Croix de Guerre
Distinguished Service Medal
Commander of the Order of Military Virtue
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Inter-Allied Victory Medals
Cross of Liberty

Questions

When was Maxime Weygand born?: Maxime Weygand was born on 21 January 1867 in Brussels metropolitan area.
What positions has Maxime Weygand held?: Positions held by Maxime Weygand include: president (1953–1965); president (1950–1954); Minister of the Armed Forces (1940–1940); Minister of National Defence (1940–1940); Chief of Staff of the French Army (1940–1940).
Where did Maxime Weygand study?: Maxime Weygand was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, Lycée Thiers, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Cavalry Training School Saumur.

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Last updated 3 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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