Victor-Constant Michel

Général Victor-Constant Michel
Général Michel in 1913
Born(1850-01-30)30 January 1850
Auteuil, Seine, France
Died8 November 1937(1937-11-08) (aged 87)
Meulan, France
AllegianceFrance
BranchFrench Army
Service years1867–1914
ConflictsFranco-Prussian War World War I
AwardsChevalier of the Legion of Honour

Général Victor-Constant Michel (30 January 1850 – 8 November 1937) was a French general officer. He led the French Army in 1911, but following his opposition to the French strategy for war with Germany was replaced by General Joseph Joffre in July 1911. In August 1914, he was the Military Governor of Paris, but was replaced later that month by General Joseph Gallieni.

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