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Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres, KP, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCMG, PC (28 September 1852 – 22 May 1925), known as Sir John French from 1901 to 1916, and as The Viscount French between 1916 and 1922, was a senior British Army officer. Born in Kent, he saw brief service as a midshipman in the Royal Navy, before ...
John French. John Denton Pinkstone French, 1. Earl of Ypres, KP, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCMG, PC (* 28. September 1852 in Ripple Vale, Kent; † 22. Mai 1925 in Deal, Kent) war ein britischer Feldmarschall
13. Juli 2023 · Learn about John French, the commander in chief of the British Expeditionary Forces during World War I, who led troops in several battles along the Western Front. Find out about his early career, his resignation, his role in Ireland and his legacy.
18. Mai 2024 · John French, 1st earl of Ypres (born September 28, 1852, Ripple, Kent, England—died May 22, 1925, Deal, Kent) was a field marshal who commanded the British army on the Western Front between August 1914, when World War I began, and December 17, 1915, when he resigned under pressure and was succeeded by Gen. (afterward Field Marshal ...
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A biography of Sir John French, the British commander of the Expeditionary Force in World War I, who clashed with Haig and Smith-Dorrien. Learn about his career, battles, memoirs and controversies.
Quick Facts. British Celebrities Born In September. Also Known As: Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French. Died At Age: 72. Family: siblings: Charlotte Despard. children: 2nd Earl of Ypres, Edward French, John French. Military Leaders British Men. Died on: May 22, 1925. place of death: Deal, Kent, England. More Facts. Recommended Lists:
Sir John French. Sir John Denton Pinkstone French (1852-1925), Earl of Ypres, was born in 1852 in Ripple Vale, Kent. After joining the navy in 1866, French transferred to the army in 1874.
