Alain Le Ray

French general (1910–2007)
Person human Q833395
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Alain Le Ray

Summary

Alain Le Ray is a human[1]. He was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 3, 1910[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on June 4, 2007[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], French resistance fighter[7], and mountaineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alain Le Ray's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Alain Le Ray passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alain Le Ray was born on October 3, 1910[3].
  • Alain Le Ray died on June 4, 2007[5].
  • Alain Le Ray is buried at Cimetière de Vémars[10].
  • Among Alain Le Ray's spouses was Luce Mauriac[11].
  • Alain Le Ray held citizenship in France[12].
  • Alain Le Ray's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Alain Le Ray's professions included French resistance fighter[7].
  • Alain Le Ray worked as a mountaineer[8].
  • Alain Le Ray received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Alain Le Ray received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14].
  • Alain Le Ray received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[15].
  • Alain Le Ray received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Alain Le Ray received the Resistance Medal[17].
  • Alain Le Ray is recorded as male[18].
  • Alain Le Ray's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alain Le Ray's military, police or special rank is recorded as général de corps d'armée[20].
  • Alain Le Ray's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[21].
  • Alain Le Ray was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Alain Le Ray's sport is recorded as mountaineering[23].
  • Alain Le Ray's given name is recorded as Alain[24].
  • Alain Le Ray's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Alain Le Ray's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Alain André Étienne Henri Le Ray'}[26].
  • Alain Le Ray's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Alain Le Ray'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Alain Le Ray was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 3, 1910[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], French resistance fighter[7], and mountaineer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14], a courage award[30], in France[31], founded in 1939[32]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[15], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; and Resistance Medal[17], a medallion[37], in France[38], founded in 1943[39].

Personal Life

Among Alain Le Ray's spouses was Luce Mauriac[11].

Death and Burial

Alain Le Ray died on June 4, 2007[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Vémars[10].

Why It Matters

Alain Le Ray ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Alain Le Ray born?

Alain Le Ray's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Alain Le Ray die?

Alain Le Ray passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Alain Le Ray married to?

Alain Le Ray's spouses include Luce Mauriac[11].

What did Alain Le Ray do for work?

Alain Le Ray worked as military personnel[6], French resistance fighter[7], and mountaineer[8].

What awards did Alain Le Ray receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[15], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death → 16th arrondissement of Paris
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    Award received → Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit +2
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