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André Ménard

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André Ménard (14 February 1907[1] in Blois, France – 4 November 1988 in Paris, France)[2] was a Governor General in the French colonial empire in the 20th century.

Significant events

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During his reign, the coup d'État de Yanaon happened on 13 June 1954. In the aftermath, he recalled the Administrator of Yanam (Administrateur de Yanaon), George Sala, to Pondicherry.

Titles

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Government offices
Preceded by
Robert Charles Henri Kuter
Governor of New Hebrides
1947–1949
Succeeded by
Pierre Amédée Joseph Émile Jean
Preceded by Governor General of Pondichéry
31 July 1950 – October 1954
Succeeded by
Georges Escargueil

References

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  1. ^ Google search: André Ménard Né à Blois (Loir-et- Cher), le 14 février 1907
  2. ^ "André Ménard". 14 February 1907.