Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque
French general (1902–1947)
1902 — 1947
Quick Facts
Profession
French general (1902–1947)
Born
November 22, 1902
Died
1947 (age ~45)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
military personnel
FranceBorn in Belloy-Saint-LéonardDied in Béchar
1902
Born in Belloy-Saint-Léonard (1902-11-22)
1922
EducationStudied at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr (1922–1924)
1924
EducationStudied at Cavalry Training School Saumur (1924–1925)
1931
Positiondrill instructor
1934
AwardGrand Cross of the Legion of Honour
1938
EducationStudied at École de guerre (1938–1939)
About
Philippe François Marie Leclerc de Hauteclocque was a Free-French general during World War II. He became Marshal of France posthumously in 1952, and is known in France simply as le maréchal Leclerc or just Leclerc.
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Who is Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque?+
Philippe François Marie Leclerc de Hauteclocque was a Free-French general during World War II. He became Marshal of France posthumously in 1952, and is known in France simply as le maréchal Leclerc or just Leclerc.
What does the name Philippe mean?+
The name Philippe means "a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre". It is of French origin.
When was Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque born?+
Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque was born on November 22, 1902.
When did Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque die?+
Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque died in 1947, at approximately 45 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre
The name Philippe is of French origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre". It is traditionally a male name.
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Philippe — November 22, 1902
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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The battle that turned the tide. Your call.
— a historian
Legend.
— anon
You earned every bit of respect you got.
— someone who served under you
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