Jean Crépin (1 September 1908 – 4 May 1996)[2] was a French Army officer during World War II, the First Indochina War and the Algerian War.

A lifelong Gaullist, he played a decisive role in many conflicts of the 20th century.

He is also credited for being the driving force behind the development of the Exocet missiles and other weaponry.

[1] After his retirement from the army in 1967 he became CEO of a aerospace manufacturer Nord Aviation.

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