Lyautey

[ lyoh-te ]

noun

1. Louis Hu·bert Gon·zalve [lwee , y, -, ber, gaw, n, -, zalv], 1854–1934, French marshal: resident general of Morocco 1912–16, 1917–25.

Lyautey

/ ljotɛ /

noun

1. LyauteyLouis Hubert Gonzalve18541934MFrenchMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: colonial administrator Louis Hubert Gonzalve (lwi ybɛr ɡɔ̃zalv). 1854–1934, French marshal and colonial administrator; resident general in Morocco (1912–25)

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Such were the problems that General Lyautey found awaiting him.

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General Lyautey is quoted as having said that "a work-shop is worth a battalion."

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Such were the swift and brilliant results of General Lyautey's intervention.

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When the war broke out General Lyautey indeed tried for a time to keep him at his side.

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The military danger overcome, General Lyautey began his great task of civilian administration.

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