Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Pierre Billotte Biography and Timeline

Follow Pierre Billotte through 7 dated historical records for France.

Pierre Billotte, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records
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1940–1966Years on this page

1940

British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Chief of Staff · London · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed to co-ordinate the operations of the BEF & Belgian Army

Role range: 1939-1945

Mobilization

Chief of Staff · London · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed to co-ordinate the operations of the BEF & Belgian Army

Role range: 1939-1945

1942

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff · London · Warfare / Military

Appointed Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff · London · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Chief of Staff

Role range: 1939-1945

1944

Capture of Paris

Colonel · Paris · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Ordered to enter Paris via the Port dItalie & head for the Ile de Cite

Role range: 1939-1945

1955

Secretary of State for Defence

Secretary of State for Defence · Government / Government of France

Appointed Minister of Defence

Role range: 1955-1956

1966

Minister of Overseas Territories

Minister of Overseas Territories · Government / Republic, 5th

Appointed Minister of Overseas Territories

Role range: 1958- – 1966-1968

Records, sources and methodology

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