Marie-Pierre Kœnig
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Marie Joseph Pierre François Kœnig[lower-alpha 2] or Koenig[4] (10 October 1898 – 2 September 1970) was a French general during World War II during which he commanded a Free French Brigade at the Battle of Bir Hakeim in North Africa in 1942. He started a political career after the war and was posthumously elevated to the dignity of Marshal of France in 1984.
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Marie-Pierre Kœnig (Koenig) | |
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Minister of the Armed Forces | |
In office 19 June 1954 – 14 August 1954 | |
Prime Minister | Pierre Mendès France |
Preceded by | René Pleven |
Succeeded by | Emmanuel Temple |
In office 23 February 1955 – 6 October 1955 | |
Prime Minister | Edgar Faure |
Preceded by | Maurice Bourgès-Maunoury |
Succeeded by | Pierre Billotte |
Member of the National Assembly for Bas-Rhin's constituency | |
In office 5 July 1951 – 5 December 1958 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-10-10)10 October 1898 Caen, French Republic |
Died | 2 September 1970(1970-09-02) (aged 71) Neuilly-sur-Seine, French Republic |
Resting place | Montmartre Cemetery |
Nationality | French |
Political party | RPF (1951–1955) RS (1956–1958) |
Spouse |
Marie Klein (m. 1931) |
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Alma mater | |
Nickname | Mutin |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Third Republic Free France Fourth Republic |
Branch/service | French Army |
Years of service | 1917–1951 |
Rank | Army general[lower-alpha 1] |
Unit | List of units
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Commands | List of commands
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Battles/wars | World War I
List of battles |
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