Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu
Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu | |
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Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu as Charles de Gaulle's representative in Canada, March 1941. | |
| Born | 7 August 1889 Brest, France |
| Died | 7 September 1964 (aged 75) Brest, France |
| Allegiance | France Free French Forces |
| Branch | French Navy Free French Naval Forces |
| Years of service | 1912-1947 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Légion d'Honneur Compagnon de la Libération Médaille Militaire Croix de Guerre |
| Native name | Louis de la Trinité, OCD |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1925 |
| Personal details | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ tjɛʁi daʁʒɑ̃ljø]), in religion Father Louis of the Trinity, OCD (7 August 1889 – 7 September 1964), was a Discalced Carmelite friar and priest, who was also a diplomat and French Navy officer and admiral; he became a major personality of the Forces navales françaises libres. He was the chancellor of the Ordre de la Libération.