# Maxime Weygand

_French general (1867–1965)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 January 1867 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Brussels metropolitan area ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P19))
- **Died:** 28 January 1965 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P570))
- **Place of death:** Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France; Belgium ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P27))
- **Occupation:** military personnel; politician; soldier ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P106))
- **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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P69))
- **Spouse:** Renée Weygand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P26))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P39))
- **Awards:** 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Maxime Weygand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxime_Weygand) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q170357](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q170357) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Maxime Weygand.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maxime_Weygand.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Maxime Weygand". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/maxime-weygand. Retrieved 15 November 2026.