Jean-François Jannekeyn
French fencer (1892–1971)
- Born
- 16 November 1892, Cambrai
- Died
- 17 November 1971, 5th arrondissement of Paris
- Citizenship
- France
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer, military personnel
Jean-François Jannekeyn (16 November 1892 – 17 November 1971) was a French military aviator, general, politician and Olympic fencer.
A World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories as a bomber pilot, he flew a Breguet 14. As a professional officer, he remained in the French Air Force after World War I and he also competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics as a sabre fencer. During World War II, he held the rank of general and served as Minister of Air in Vichy France from 1942 to 1943.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| WWII Axis collaboration in France | ||
| 1924 Summer Olympics | 1924 |
Awards and honours
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q3165685 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.