Henri Dentz
Henri Fernand Dentz (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi fɛʁnɑ̃ dɛnts]; 16 December 1881 – 13 December 1945) was a general in the French Army (Armée de Terre) who served with the Vichy French Army after France surrendered during the Second World War. He was tried as a collaborator after the war.
Henri Dentz | |
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Henri Dentz in 1940 | |
| High Commissioner of the Levant | |
| In office 1940–1941 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Chiappe |
| Succeeded by | Georges Catroux as General Delegate of Free France in the Levant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henri Fernand Dentz 16 December 1881 Roanne, Loire, France |
| Died | 13 December 1945 (aged 63) Fresnes Prison, Fresnes, France |
| Awards | Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 Croix de Guerre (Vichy) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | France Vichy France |
| Branch/service | French Army Vichy French Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1943 |
| Rank | Général d'armée |
| Commands | Army of the Levant 12th Army Corps 15th Army Corps 54th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War
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