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Philippe Pétain

Franceb. 24 April 1856 · d. 23 July 1951Add to favourites

Marshal of France and hero of Verdun. As head of government from 16 June 1940 he sought the armistice and became Chief of the French State at Vichy, presiding over collaboration with Germany. Sentenced to death in 1945, commuted to life imprisonment.