André Ménard
André Ménard (14 February 1907[1] in Blois, France – 4 November 1988 in Paris, France)[2] was a Governor General in the French colonial empire in the 20th century.
Significant events[edit]
During his reign, the coup d'État de Yanaon happened on 13 June 1954. In the aftermath, he recalled the Administrator of Yanam (Administrateur de Yanaon), George Sala, to Pondicherry.
Titles[edit]
Government offices | ||
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Preceded by Robert Charles Henri Kuter |
Governor of New Hebrides 1947–1949 |
Succeeded by Pierre Amédée Joseph Émile Jean |
Preceded by Charles Chambon |
Governor General of Pondichéry 31 July 1950 – October 1954 |
Succeeded by Georges Escargueil |
References[edit]
- Book of the French Military[full citation needed]