André François-Poncet
André François-Poncet | |
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François-Poncet in 1931 | |
| French High Commissioner to West Germany | |
| In office 21 September 1949 – 5 May 1955 Ambassador from 1 August 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant Robert Coulondre (1938) |
| Succeeded by | Louis Joxe |
| French Ambassador to Germany | |
| In office August 1931 – 18 October 1938 | |
| Preceded by | Pierre de Margerie |
| Succeeded by | Robert Coulondre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1887 |
| Died | 8 January 1978 (aged 90) |
| Children | At least 1, including Jean François-Poncet. |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po |
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André François-Poncet (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe fʁɑ̃swa pɔ̃sɛ]; 13 June 1887 – 8 January 1978) was a French politician and diplomat whose post as ambassador to Germany allowed him to witness first-hand the rise to power of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and the Nazi regime's preparations for World War II.