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Lucien Loizeau

1879 – 1978

French general

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About Lucien Loizeau

Lived 1879 – 1978 (aged 99). Lucien Loizeau was a French military personnel.

Lucien Loizeau (9 April 1879 – 6 June 1978) was a French general who was known for his writings on military topics. Commander of the French 6th Army Corps at the beginning of World War II, he was taken prisoner by the Germans in 1940 and was held for the remainder of the war at the German POW camp at Königstein Fortress. He was awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour in 1950.

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Important facts

Born
9 April 1879, Reims
Birth century
19th century
Died
6 June 1978, Angoulême
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
France
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Positions held
Governor of Metz
Awards
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite; Grand Cordon of the order of Nichan Iftikhar; Grand officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy; Grand Commander of the Order of the Phoenix; Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas; Grand Officer of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎; Order of the White Lion 3rd Class; Commander of the Order of Leopold; Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lucien Loizeau?

French general (1879–1978)

When was Lucien Loizeau born?

Lucien Loizeau was born on 9 April 1879 in Reims.

When did Lucien Loizeau die?

Lucien Loizeau died on 6 June 1978 in Angoulême.

What was Lucien Loizeau's occupation?

Lucien Loizeau was a military personnel.

What nationality was Lucien Loizeau?

Lucien Loizeau was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lucien Loizeau

· Wikidata: Q3265617

· DBpedia: Lucien Loizeau

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