John French, 2nd Earl of Ypres, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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British Field Marshal
Date of Birth: 06-Jul-1881
Date of Death: 05-Apr-1958
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About John French, 2nd Earl of Ypres
- John Richard Lowndes French, 2nd Earl of Ypres (6 July 1881 – 5 April 1958) was the son of the British field marshal and the first commander of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in World War I Sir John French. He was born near Morpeth in Northumberland where his father was stationed.
- He followed his father by joining the army and he served with the Royal Field Artillery, but his military career was cut short following a riding accident.
- French was also a talented artist, something which did not endear him to his father. He succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of Ypres following his death on the 22 May 1925.
- During the Second World War he commanded a battalion of the Home Guard.
- He was succeeded by his son John.
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