René Prioux
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 72 years ago |
| Date of birth | April 11,1879 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Bordeaux |
| France | |
| Date of died | June 16,1953 |
| Died | Algiers [El Djazair] |
| Algeria | |
| Rank | Army general |
| Service/branch | French Army |
| Battles and wars | World War I |
| World War II | |
| Battle of Belgium | |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1710412 |
René Prioux Life story
René Jacques Adolphe Prioux was a general of the French Army who served in both world wars. A cavalry officer of great talent, Prioux rapidly rose through the officer ranks and commanded the Cavalry Corps of the First Army during the Battle of Belgium in May 1940.