Henri Zeller

Summary

Henri Zeller is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Besançon^[2]. He was born on March 18, 1896^[3]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris^[4]. He died on April 16, 1971^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6] and French resistance fighter^[7].

Key Facts

• Henri Zeller was born in Besançon^[2].
• Henri Zeller passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris^[4].
• Henri Zeller was born on March 18, 1896^[3].
• Henri Zeller died on April 16, 1971^[5].
• Henri Zeller's father was Léon Zeller^[8].
• Henri Zeller's mother was Geneviève Madelin^[9].
• Henri Zeller held citizenship in France^[10].
• Henri Zeller's professions included military officer^[6].
• Henri Zeller worked as a French resistance fighter^[7].
• Henri Zeller held the position of Military governor of Paris^[11].
• Henri Zeller held the position of Major General of the Armed Forces^[12].
• Henri Zeller held the position of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces^[13].
• Henri Zeller held the position of Governor of Metz^[14].
• Henri Zeller received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[15].
• Henri Zeller received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[16].
• Henri Zeller received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945^[17].
• Henri Zeller received the Distinguished Service Order^[18].
• Henri Zeller received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[19].
• Henri Zeller was a member of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France^[20].
• Henri Zeller is recorded as male^[21].
• Henri Zeller's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Henri Zeller's Commons category is recorded as Henri Zeller^[23].
• Henri Zeller's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general^[24].
• Henri Zeller's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service^[25].
• Henri Zeller was part of the conflict World War II^[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Besançon^[2], Henri Zeller… he was born on March 18, 1896^[3]. His father was Léon Zeller^[8]. His mother was Geneviève Madelin^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6] and French resistance fighter^[7]. Positions held include Military governor of Paris^[11], a position^[27]; Major General of the Armed Forces^[12], a position^[28], in France^[29], founded in 1948^[30]; Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces^[13], a position^[31], in France^[32], founded in 1953^[33]; and Governor of Metz^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[15], a grade of an order^[34], in France^[35]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[16], a courage award^[36], in France^[37], founded in 1915^[38]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945^[17], a courage award^[39], in France^[40], founded in 1939^[41]; Distinguished Service Order^[18], a military decoration^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1886^[44]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[19], a grade of an order^[45], in United Kingdom^[46].

Death and Burial

Henri Zeller died on April 16, 1971^[5]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris^[4].

FAQs

Where was Henri Zeller born?

Henri Zeller was born in Besançon^[2].

Where did Henri Zeller die?

Henri Zeller passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris^[4].

Who were Henri Zeller's parents?

Henri Zeller's father was Léon Zeller^[8]. Henri Zeller's mother was Geneviève Madelin^[9].

What did Henri Zeller do for work?

Henri Zeller worked as military officer^[6] and French resistance fighter^[7].

What awards did Henri Zeller receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[15], Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[16], Croix de guerre 1939–1945^[17], and Distinguished Service Order^[18].