Charles François Marie Baron

Charles François Marie Baron

Charles François Marie Baron was Governor General (later High Commissioner) of Pondicherry after France after Libération (1944–1946) during Fourth French Republic. During his time, Inde française became and TOM for France. So, His service was changed to Haut Commissaire from Gouverneur Général.

Liberation of Chandernagore

Chandernagore was on the vedge of liberation (de facto transfer on 26 June 1949) during his time. It was merged with West Bengal state on 2 October 1955.

Titles

Government offices
Preceded by
Louis Alexis Étienne Bonvin
Governor General of Pondichéry
20 March 1946–20 August 1947
Succeeded by
Incumbent
(As High Commissioner)
Preceded by
Incumbent
(As Governor)
High Commissioner of Pondichéry
20 August 1947–May 1949
Succeeded by
Charles Chambon