Thierry Burkhard

French general · France · On the map · Born 1964 · age 62

Thierry Marcel Ernest Burkhard is a French Army general who served as Chief of the Defence Staff from 22 July 2021 to 1 September 2025. Prior to his appointment to the top post, Burkhard served as Chief of Staff of the French Army from 2019 to 2021 and Inspector of the French Army from 2018 to 2019.

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2025Grand Cross of the Legion of HonourAwardOfficer of the Order of the Oak CrownAward2023Commander of the Order of Orange-NassauAwardGrand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit (Spain) - White DecorationAward2022Grand Officer of the Legion of HonourAward2019Commander of the Legion of HonourAward2016Commander of the National Order of MeritAward2012Officer of the Legion of HonourAward2008Officer of the National Order of MeritAward2002Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1964Born30 July 1964