Jean Bastien-Thiry

Description: (French Aerospace Engineer)
Jean Bastien-Thiry was a French engineer and military personnel whose assassination attempt on French President Charles de Gaulle cost him his life. The assassination attempt made international headlines and inspired a novel titled The Day of the Jackal, which was later adapted into a film. Before his treacherous infamy, Bastien-Thiry was credited with creating the Nord SS.10/SS.11 missiles.

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Birthday October 19, 1927 (Libra)
Born In Lunéville, France
Died on March 11, 1963
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