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Léon Geismar
Léon Geismar (1895–1944) was a French politician and Governor-General of French West Africa, colonial governor of French West Africa. Early life He was born in Alsace to a pious Jewish family. His father was a winemaker, and his ancestors included General Gédéon Geismar. Life and career He initially served for the German army in World War One, but deserted to France in September 1914. He received several awards for his actions during the war, including the Escapees' Medal and the Volunteer combatant's cross 1914–1918, Volunteer Combatant's Cross. After the war ended, Geismar studied for university and then moved to Dakar shortly after. His importance eventually grew to the point where he became List of governors-general of French West Africa, Governor General of French West Africa. He received several honours during his time in Africa, including the Order of the Black Star, Black Star, Order of the Dragon of Annam, Dragon of Annam, and finally a Legion of Honour, Knig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alsace
Alsace (, ; ) is a cultural region and a territorial collectivity in the Grand Est administrative region of northeastern France, on the west bank of the upper Rhine, next to Germany and Switzerland. In January 2021, it had a population of 1,919,745. Alsatian culture is characterized by a blend of German and French influences. Until 1871, Alsace included the area now known as the Territoire de Belfort, which formed its southernmost part. From 1982 to 2016, Alsace was the smallest administrative in metropolitan France, consisting of the Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin Departments of France, departments. Territorial reform passed by the French Parliament in 2014 resulted in the merger of the Alsace administrative region with Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine to form Grand Est. On 1 January 2021, the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin merged into the new European Collectivity of Alsace but remained part of the region Grand Est. Alsatian dialect, Alsatian is an Alemannic German, Alemannic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
