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Jean Vallette d'Osia

1898 – 2000

French general

Military personnel French resistance fighter Political candidate
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Lived 1898 – 2000 (aged 101). Jean Vallette d'Osia was a French military personnel, french resistance fighter and political candidate.

Jean Vallette d'Osia (16 August 1898 - 28 February 2000) was a French officer best known for his action in the French Resistance during World War II in Haute-Savoie, notably supervising the liberation of Lyon.

He ended his career in 1958 with the rank of Général de corps d'armée after having commanded the 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade.

Vallette d'Osia was also a staunch anti-communist and in later life linked to the far-right National Front.

Honours Grand Croix de la Légion d'honneur (1978) Croix de guerre 1914-1918 Croix de guerre 1939-1945 Médaille de la Résistance

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Important facts

Born
16 August 1898, Rennes
Birth century
19th century
Died
28 February 2000, Annecy-le-Vieux
Occupation
Military personnel, French resistance fighter, political candidate
Nationality
France
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Awards
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Croix de guerre 1914–1918; Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures; Resistance Medal; Légion d'honneur

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Vallette d'Osia?

French general (1898-2000)

When was Jean Vallette d'Osia born?

Jean Vallette d'Osia was born on 16 August 1898 in Rennes.

When did Jean Vallette d'Osia die?

Jean Vallette d'Osia died on 28 February 2000 in Annecy-le-Vieux.

What was Jean Vallette d'Osia's occupation?

Jean Vallette d'Osia was a military personnel, french resistance fighter and political candidate.

What nationality was Jean Vallette d'Osia?

Jean Vallette d'Osia was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Vallette d'Osia

· Wikidata: Q3174940

· DBpedia: Jean Vallette d'Osia

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