When was Philippe Pétain born?

Philippe Pétain was born on 24 April 1856 in Cauchy-à-la-Tour.

What positions has Philippe Pétain held?

Positions held by Philippe Pétain include: Head of State of Vichy France (1940–1944); French co-prince of Andorra (1940–1944); President of the Council (1940–1942); Deputy Prime Minister of France (1940–1940); ambassador of France to Spain (1939–1940).

Where did Philippe Pétain study?

Philippe Pétain was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.

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Philippe Pétain

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French military and political leader (1856–1951)

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Henri Philippe Benoni Omar Joseph Pétain, also known as Marshal Pétain, was a French military officer, dictator, and politician who commanded the French Army in World War I and later became the head of the Axis-collaborationist regime of Vichy France, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II.

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Born: 24 April 1856 wd
Place of birth: Cauchy-à-la-Tour wd
Died: 23 July 1951 wd
Place of death: Port-Joinville wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, military officer, military personnel, marshal wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr wd
Spouse: Annie Pétain wd

Positions held wd

Head of State of Vichy France (11 July 1940 – 20 August 1944)
French co-prince of Andorra (11 July 1940 – 20 August 1944)
President of the Council (16 June 1940 – 17 April 1942)
Deputy Prime Minister of France (18 May 1940 – 16 June 1940)
ambassador of France to Spain (2 March 1939 – 16 May 1940)
Minister of State (1 June 1935 – 4 June 1935)
Minister of War (9 February 1934 – 8 November 1934)
Member of the Académie française (20 June 1929 – 15 August 1945)
vice president (1920–1931)

Awards wd

Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)
Médaille militaire
Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Inter-Allied Victory medal (Belgium)
Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918
Colonial Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Marshal of France (1918)
Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr
Order of St. George, 4th class
Grand Master of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Star of Karađorđe
Cross of Valour
Cross of Liberty
Royal Order of Cambodia

Questions

When was Philippe Pétain born?: Philippe Pétain was born on 24 April 1856 in Cauchy-à-la-Tour.
What positions has Philippe Pétain held?: Positions held by Philippe Pétain include: Head of State of Vichy France (1940–1944); French co-prince of Andorra (1940–1944); President of the Council (1940–1942); Deputy Prime Minister of France (1940–1940); ambassador of France to Spain (1939–1940).
Where did Philippe Pétain study?: Philippe Pétain was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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