About André Demetz
Lived 1902 – 1977 (aged 74). André Demetz was a French military officer.
André Demetz (1902–1977) was a French general, who fought in World War II and later rose to high rank after the war. Demetz was the first commander of the 25th Airborne Division during a period in which the French Army was redefining itself following the defeats and internal conflicts of World War II. He later commanded a military region, was Military Governor of Paris, and also served as the Chief of Staff for Administration and Logistics at NATO Headquarters.
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Who was André Demetz?
French general (1902–1977)
When was André Demetz born?
André Demetz was born on 10 December 1902 in Dijon.
When did André Demetz die?
André Demetz died on 17 November 1977 in Dijon.
What was André Demetz's occupation?
André Demetz was a military officer.
What nationality was André Demetz?
André Demetz was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). André Demetz. https://biography.guide/andre-demetz/
MLA: "André Demetz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/andre-demetz/.
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