Gabriel Auphan
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Counter-admiral Gabriel Paul Auphan (French pronunciation: [ɡabʁijɛl pol ofɑ̃]; November 4, 1894, Alès – April 6, 1982) was a French naval officer who became the State Secretary of the Navy (secrétaire d'État à la Marine) of the Vichy government from April to November 1942.
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Gabriel Auphan | |
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Born | (1894-11-04)November 4, 1894 France |
Died | April 6, 1982(1982-04-06) (aged 87) |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Navy |
Years of service | 1911–1944 |
Rank | Counter admiral |
Commands | Le Verrier (1920–1922) Fulton (1925–1927) La Palme (1929–1930) Émile Bertin (1936–1937) Chef d'état-major des forces maritimes (1941) Secrétaire d'État à la Marine (1942) |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
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