Robert Nivelle
Former Chief of Staff of the French Army
Robert Georges Nivelle was a French artillery general officer who served in the Boxer Rebellion and the First World War. In May 1916, he succeeded Philippe Pétain as commander of the French Second Army in the Battle of Verdun, leading... Wikipedia
Born: October 15, 1856, Tulle, France
Died: March 22, 1924 (age 67 years), Paris, France
Movies: Verdun, ils ne passeront pas
Previous office: Chief of Staff of the French Army (1916–1917)
Place of burial: Hôtel des Invalides, Paris, France
Education: École Polytechnique