André Ménard

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

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.

References
  1. Google search: André Ménard Né à Blois (Loir-et- Cher), le 14 février 1907
  2. "André Ménard".
  • Book of the French Military


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