About Henri Six
Lived 1872 – 1942 (aged 70). Henri Six was a Belgian fencer.
Lieutenant-General Henri Six (born 4 May 1877 in Templeuve, died 4 November 1942 in Ixelles) was a Belgian Commander during WWII and olympic fencer. He competed in the individual sabre event at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Military career
Promotions 1927-03-26 Lieutenant-Colonel 1929-09-26 Colonel 1934-12-26 Major-General 1940-03-26 Lieutenant-General
Service 1930 - 1934 Aide-de-Camp to Prince Leopold 1934 – 1935 Aide-de-Camp to the King of Belgium 1935 – 1936 Commandant of the Province of Brabant 1937-07-01 Retired from service 1939-08-28 Recalled to service 1939 - 1940 General Officer Commanding the 18th Division
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Who was Henri Six?
fencer
When was Henri Six born?
Henri Six was born on 4 May 1872.
When did Henri Six die?
Henri Six died on 4 November 1942.
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Henri Six was a fencer.
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Henri Six was Belgian.
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