Célestin Hennion
Célestin Hennion CVO (8 September 1862 – 14 March 1915) was a French police officer who rose to head the Prefecture of Police (French: Préfecture de Police). He was responsible for the reorganisation of the Préfecture and the introduction of The Tiger Brigades, ancestor of the French judicial police. In France, he is considered to be one of the pioneers of modern policing.
Célestin Hennion | |
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Hennion in 1914 | |
| Born | 8 September 1862 Gommegnies, France |
| Died | 14 March 1915 (aged 52) Sainte-Adresse, France |
| Other names | Le géant blond ("The blond giant") |
| Relatives | Davina McCall (great-granddaughter) |
| Police career | |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service years | 1886–1914 |
| Rank | Préfet de Police |
| Awards | Colonial Medal Knight of the Order of Nichan Iftikhar Officier de la Légion d'honneur Honorary Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Honorary Member (Fourth Class) of the Royal Victorian Order |
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