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Christian de Castries: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Christian Marie Ferdinand de la Croix de Castries
Born August 11, 1902 • Paris • France
Died July 29, 1991 (aged 88) • Paris • France
Role In Battle of Dien Bien Phu • First Indochina War • World War II

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