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Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny

1901 – 1982

Dutch military personnel

Military officer Military leader
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About Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny

Lived 1901 – 1982 (aged 80–81). Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny was a Dutch military officer and military leader.

General Gillis le Fèvre de Montigny (18 December 1901 – 1 January 1982) was a Dutch military officer who served as Chairman of the United Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Netherlands between 1962 and 1965.

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Important facts

Born
18 December 1901, Amsterdam
Birth century
20th century
Died
1982, The Hague
Occupation
Military officer, military leader
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Education
Koninklijke Militaire Academie
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Oorlogsherinneringskruis; Officers' Cross; Huwelijksmedaille 1966; Herinneringsmedaille 1962; Vaardigheidsmedaille van de Nederlandse Sport Federatie; Commander of the Legion of Merit; Order of Military Merit; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II
Also known as
Gillis Johannis le Fevre de Montigny, Gillis le Fèvre de Montigny

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny?

Dutch military personnel (1901-1982)

When was Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny born?

Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny was born on 18 December 1901 in Amsterdam.

When did Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny die?

Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny died in 1982 in The Hague.

What was Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny's occupation?

Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny was a military officer and military leader.

What nationality was Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny?

Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gillis Johannis le Fèvre de Montigny

· Wikidata: Q2787474

· DBpedia: Gillis le Fèvre de Montigny

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