Maurice Schmitt


Maurice Schmitt
Born (1930-01-23) 23 January 1930
France
Allegiance France
BranchFrench Army
Years of service1948 – 1996
RankGénéral d'armée
Battles / warsIndochina War
Algerian War
Gulf War
Other workGovernor of Les Invalides
(1991–1996)

Maurice Schmitt (born 23 January 1930 at Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône), is a French general and chief of the general staff headquarters of the Armies (CEMA) from 16 November 1987 until 23 April 1991. He was then appointed as Governor of Les Invalides until 1996.