Joseph Avenol

Joseph Louis Anne Marie Charles Avenol (pronounced [ʒɔzɛf lwi an avnɔl]; June 9, 1879 – September 2, 1952) was a French diplomat. He served as the second Secretary General of the League of Nations, from July 3, 1933 to August 31, 1940. He was preceded by Sir Eric Drummond of Great Britain, who was general secretary between 1920 and 1933. He was succeeded by Irish diplomat Seán Lester, who was general secretary between 1940 and 1946, when the League dissolved.

Joseph Avenol

Joseph Louis Anne Marie Charles Avenol (pronounced [ʒɔzɛf lwi an avnɔl]; June 9, 1879 – September 2, 1952) was a French diplomat. He served as the second Secretary General of the League of Nations, from July 3, 1933 to August 31, 1940. He was preceded by Sir Eric Drummond of Great Britain, who was general secretary between 1920 and 1933. He was succeeded by Irish diplomat Seán Lester, who was general secretary between 1940 and 1946, when the League dissolved.