André Ménard (14 February 1907 in Blois, France – 4 November 1988 in Paris, France) was a

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in the

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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

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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) {{France-mil-bio-stub