François Coulet

François Coulet
François Coulet
Born	François Coulet; January 16, 1906; Montpellier, France
Died	June 11, 1984 (aged 78); Paris, France
Nationality	French
Education	University of Montpellier (Bachelor's); École normale supérieure (Literature, disputed); École libre des sciences politiques (Law degree);
Occupation(s)	Diplomat, military officer
Years active	1936–1960s
Known for	Free France member, Commissioner of the Republic in Normandy, creator of air commandos in the Algerian War
Notable work	Vertu des temps difficiles (1966)
Awards	Chevalier of the Legion of Honour; Médaille de la Résistance with rosette; First Class of the Order of Homayoun (Iran);

François Coulet (January 16, 1906 – June 11, 1984) was a diplomat who joined Charles de Gaulle and the Free France movement in June 1940. He served as Commissioner of the Republic in Bayeux in June 1944 and was involved in establishing the air commandos during the Algerian War.

François Coulet
Born	François Coulet January 16, 1906 (1906-01-16) Montpellier, France
Died	June 11, 1984 (1984-06-12) (aged 78) Paris, France
Nationality	French
Education	University of Montpellier (Bachelor's) École normale supérieure (Literature, disputed) École libre des sciences politiques (Law degree)
Occupation(s)	Diplomat, military officer
Years active	1936–1960s
Known for	Free France member, Commissioner of the Republic in Normandy, creator of air commandos in the Algerian War
Notable work	Vertu des temps difficiles (1966)
Awards	Chevalier of the Legion of Honour Médaille de la Résistance with rosette First Class of the Order of Homayoun (Iran)