André Ménard

André Ménard (14 February 1907[1] in Blois, France – 4 November 1988 in Paris, France)[2] was a Governor General in the French colonial empire 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 Administrator of Yanam (Administrateur de Yanaon), George Sala, to Pondicherry.

Titles
Government offices
Preceded by
Robert Charles Henri Kuter		 Governor of New Hebrides
1947–1949		 Succeeded by
Pierre Amédée Joseph Émile Jean
Preceded by
Charles Chambon		 Governor General of Pondichéry
31 July 1950 – October 1954		 Succeeded by
Georges Escargueil

References
  1. Google search: André Ménard Né à Blois (Loir-et- Cher), le 14 février 1907
  2. https://www.geni.com/people/Andr%C3%A9-M%C3%A9nard/359348569010003040
  • Book of the French Military


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