André Ménard
André Ménard (1907-1988) was a Governor General in the French colonial empire in the 20th century.
Significant events
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
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Charles Henri Kuter |
Governor of New Hebrides 1947–1949 |
Succeeded by Pierre Amédée Joseph Émile Jean |
| Preceded by Charles Chambon |
Governor General of Pondichéry 31 July 1950–October 1954 |
Succeeded by Georges Escargueil |
References
- Book of the French Military
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