André Ménard

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André Ménard was a Governor General in the French colonial empire in the 20th century.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Titles

Preceded by Robert Charles Henri Kuter	Governor General of New Caledonia 1947–1949	Succeeded by Pierre Amédée Joseph Émile Jean
Preceded by Charles Chambon	Governor General of Pondichéry 31 July 1950–October 1954	Succeeded by Georges Escargueil