About Arthur de Salins
Lived 1857 – 1936 (aged 78). Arthur de Salins was a French military personnel.
General Arthur Joseph Marie Guyot d'Asnières de Salins (3 December 1857 - 11 August 1936) was a French military officer of the First World War, known as "the conqueror of Douaumont" in 1916, best known for being one of the founders of Scouting in France along with Jacques Sevin, the canon Cornette, Paul Coze and Édouard de Macedo. He was second Chief Scout of the Scouts de France (created in 1920) from 1922 to his death in 1936.
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Who was Arthur de Salins?
French general (1857-1936)
When was Arthur de Salins born?
Arthur de Salins was born on 3 December 1857 in Auray.
When did Arthur de Salins die?
Arthur de Salins died on 11 August 1936 in Carnac.
What was Arthur de Salins's occupation?
Arthur de Salins was a military personnel.
What nationality was Arthur de Salins?
Arthur de Salins was French.
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· DBpedia: Arthur Guyot de Salins
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur de Salins. https://biography.guide/arthur-de-salins/
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