André Ménard (14 February 1907 in
Blois, France – 4 November 1988 in Paris, France)
was a
Governor General
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in the
French colonial empire
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in the 20th century.
Significant events
During his reign, the
coup d'État de Yanaon happened on 13 June 1954. In the aftermath, he recalled the
Administrator
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of
Yanam (Administrateur de Yanaon), George Sala, to
Pondicherry.
Titles
References
* ''Book of the French Military''
French generals
French colonial governors and administrators
Governors of French India
1907 births
1988 deaths
Resident Commissioners of the New Hebrides (France)
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