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Marie-Pierre KÅ“nig

French general and politician

Died when: 71 years 327 days (862 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Marie-Pierre KÅ“nig

Marie Joseph Pierre François Kœnig or Koenig (10 October 1898 – 2 September 1970) was a French general during World War II during which he commanded a Free French Brigade at the Battle of Bir Hakeim in North Africa in 1942.

He started a political career after the war and was posthumously elevated to the dignity of Marshal of France in 1984.


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