About Joseph Lafont
Lived 1874 – 1961 (aged 86). Joseph Lafont was a French military personnel and scout leader.
General Michel Laurent Marie Joseph Lafont (1874–1961) was the third Chief Scout of Scouts de France from 1936 to 1948, the first and only Chief Scout of Scoutisme Français from 1940 to 1948, and member of the International Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). he is buried in Saint-Étienne Cemetery in Bayonne.
Background
LaFont was a French General who in his retirement devoted his work to Scouting.
Military career
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Lafont?
French chief scout and general (1874–1961)
When was Joseph Lafont born?
Joseph Lafont was born on 27 September 1874 in Bayonne.
When did Joseph Lafont die?
Joseph Lafont died on 25 January 1961.
What was Joseph Lafont's occupation?
Joseph Lafont was a military personnel and scout leader.
What nationality was Joseph Lafont?
Joseph Lafont was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Lafont. https://biography.guide/joseph-lafont/
MLA: "Joseph Lafont." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-lafont/.
Chicago: "Joseph Lafont." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-lafont/.
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