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# Marshal Pétain, who was preparing to retire in 1914 and unexpectedly saw his career take off with the outbreak of the First World War, was given power over France at the age of 84
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- Published: 2021-10-26T10:38:43.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T05:40:10.000Z
- Author: Alexandr Radayev
- Tags: Society, Paris, People

Marshal Pétain, who was preparing to retire in 1914 and unexpectedly saw his career take off with the outbreak of the First World War, was given power over France at the age of 84\. Already prime minister at that moment, after the fall of France Pétain became a dictator. A controversial figure and undoubtedly hated for his role in the collaborationist government, Pétain was sentenced to death for war crimes, but was not executed in view of his advanced age: his life imprisonment lasted until he was 95

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