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Olivier Mazel

1858 – 1940

French general

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About Olivier Mazel

Lived 1858 – 1940 (aged 81). Olivier Mazel was a French military personnel.

Olivier Mazel (right) with Russian Lieutenant General Nikolai Aleksandrovich Lokhvitsky in February 1917. Olivier Charles Armand Adrien Mazel (16 September 1858 – 10 March 1940) was a French Army general during World War I. He commanded the First (25 March 1916 – 31 March 1916) and Fifth Armies (31 March 1916 - 22 May 1917) during the war. One of General Robert Nivelle's appointments he was removed from command of the Fifth Army by General Émile Fayolle.

Decorations Légion d'honneur Knight (11 July 1898) Officer (12 July 1911) Commander (13 July 1915) Médaille Interalliée de la Victoire Médaille Commémorative de la Grande Guerre Médaille Coloniale with "Tunisie" bar Distinguished Service Medal (US) Companion of the Order of the Bath (UK)

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Important facts

Born
16 September 1858, Rennes
Birth century
19th century
Died
10 March 1940, Rennes
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
France
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Olivier Charles Armand Adrien Mazel

People in Olivier Mazel's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Robert Nivelle
1856 – 1924
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 Portrait of Émile Fayolle
Émile Fayolle
1852 – 1928
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Contemporaries

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Ossian Bonnet
1819 – 1892
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Olivier Mazel?

French general (1858-1940)

When was Olivier Mazel born?

Olivier Mazel was born on 16 September 1858 in Rennes.

When did Olivier Mazel die?

Olivier Mazel died on 10 March 1940 in Rennes.

What was Olivier Mazel's occupation?

Olivier Mazel was a military personnel.

What nationality was Olivier Mazel?

Olivier Mazel was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olivier Mazel

· Wikidata: Q3351213

· DBpedia: Olivier Mazel

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