Invalides in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Le Maréchal Foch
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
1. Le Maréchal Foch Marker
est mort dans cette hôtel
le 20 mars 1929
Marshal Foch died in this building on March 20, 1929.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 1929.
Location. 48° 51.466′ N, 2° 19.016′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Invalides. Marker is on Rue de Grenelle, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 Rue de Grenelle, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pierre Brossolette (a few steps from this marker); Edgar Faure (within shouting distance of this marker); Hôtel du Châtelet (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hôtel national des Invalides (about 180 meters away); Michel de Bretagne (about 240 meters away); Robert Esnault-Pelterie (about 240 meters away); Hôtel de Clermont (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jean Vandal and Michel Belloc Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . .
this page online
Overview: Ferdinand Foch, (born October 2, 1851, Tarbes, France—died March 20, 1929, Paris), marshal of France and commander of Allied forces during the closing months of World War I, generally considered the leader most responsible for the Allied victory.(Submitted on August 11, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
2. Le Maréchal Foch Marker - wide view
Bain News Service (courtesy of the New York Public Library), 1918
3. General Ferdinand Foch
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
