François Darlan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

François Darlan

French admiral

Date of Birth: 07-Aug-1881

Place of Birth: Nérac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Date of Death: 24-Dec-1942

Profession: military personnel, politician

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Jean Louis Xavier François Darlan (7 August 1881 – 24 December 1942) was a French admiral and political figure.
He was admiral of the fleet and Chief of Staff of the French Navy in 1939 at the beginning of World War II.
After France signed an armistice with Nazi Germany in 1940, Darlan served in the pro-German Vichy regime, becoming its deputy leader for a time.
When the Allies invaded French North Africa in 1942, Darlan was the highest-ranking officer there, and a deal was made, giving him control of North African French forces in exchange for joining their side.
Less than two months later he was assassinated.