Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu
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Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu, in religion Father Louis of the Trinity, OCD (7 August 1889 – 7 September 1964), was a Discalced Carmelite friar and priest, who was also a diplomat and French Navy officer and admiral; he became one of the major personalities of the Forces navales françaises libres. He was the chancellor of the Ordre de la Libération.
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Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu | |
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Born | 7 August 1889 (1889-08-07) Brest, France |
Died | 7 September 1964(1964-09-07) (aged 75) Brest, France |
Allegiance | France Free French Forces |
Service/ | French Navy Free French Naval Forces |
Years of service | 1912-1947 |
Rank | Admiral |
Awards | Grand Cross of the Légion d'Honneur Compagnon de la Libération Médaille Militaire Croix de Guerre |
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The Reverend Father Louis of the Trinity, OCD | |
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Native name | Louis de la Trinité, OCD |
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Ordination | 1925 |
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