Henri Alby

Henri Marie Camille Édouard Alby (5 November 1858 – 11 February 1935) was a French army general who served during the First World War. Following the armistice, he was appointed Chief of the Army Staff.

Henri Alby
General Alby in 1918
27th Chief of the Army Staff
In office
29 December 1918  25 January 1920
Preceded byFerdinand Foch
Succeeded byEdmond Buat
Personal details
Born(1858-11-05)5 November 1858
Marseille, French Empire
Died11 February 1935(1935-02-11) (aged 76)
Toulouse, French Republic
NationalityFrench
SpouseAmélie Jeanne Eugénie de Barrau de Muratel
Parents
  • Joseph Marie François Paul Édouard Alby (father)
  • Hortense Françoise Pichaud (mother)
Military service
Allegiance Third Republic
Branch/serviceFrench Army
Years of service1878 – 1920
RankDivision general
Battles/warsFirst World War
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