Georges Bilot (; 12 May 1885 – 9 February 1964) was a French

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who played as a

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and defender. He played in the first match of the history of the France national team, a 3–3 draw against

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on 1 May 1904 alongside his brother

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. At club level, he played for FC Paris. Bilot was mobilised during World War I; he fought in Belgium and on the Marne. He was awarded the ''

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'' for bravery and was injured in 1918.

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1885 births 1964 deaths Footballers from Paris French men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Men's association football defenders CA Paris-Charenton players France men's international footballers Recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 (France) {{France-footy-defender-1880s-stub