Louis Franchet d'Espèrey
Louis Félix Marie François Franchet d'Espèrey (25 May 1856 – 8 July 1942) was a French general during World War I. As commander of the large Allied army based at Salonika, he conducted the successful Macedonian campaign, which caused the collapse of the Southern Front and contributed to the armistice.
Louis Franchet d'Espèrey | |
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| Seat 14 of the Académie française | |
| In office 27 July 1934 – 8 July 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Hubert Lyautey |
| Succeeded by | Robert d'Harcourt |
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| Born | 25 May 1856 Mostaganem, French Algeria |
| Died | 8 July 1942 (aged 86) Saint-Amancet, French State |
| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Spéciale Militaire |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Third Republic |
| Branch/service | French Army |
| Years of service | 1873 – 1925 |
| Rank | Division general |
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