Amédée Despans-Cubières

French general (1786-1853)
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Summary

Amédée Despans-Cubières was born on March 4, 1786[1], in Paris[2]. He died on August 6, 1853[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], and military leader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mother: Michelle de Bonneuil[10]
  • Country of citizenship: France[11]
  • Native language: French[12]
  • Position held: Minister of War[13], member of the Chamber of Peers[14]
  • Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[15]
  • Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Military branch: French Army[18]
  • Commons category: Amédée Louis Despans-Cubières[19]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[20]
  • Archives at: Archives nationales[21], Defence Historical Service[22]
  • Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[23]
  • Given name: Amédée[24]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[25], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
  • Name in native language: Amédée Despans-Cubières[29]
  • P14608: 117665770[30]

Why It Matters

Amédée Despans-Cubières has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Amédée Despans-Cubières born?

Amédée Despans-Cubières's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Amédée Despans-Cubières die?

Amédée Despans-Cubières passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Amédée Despans-Cubières's parents?

Amédée Despans-Cubières's mother was Michelle de Bonneuil[10].

What did Amédée Despans-Cubières do for work?

Amédée Despans-Cubières worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], and military leader[8].

Where did Amédée Despans-Cubières go to school?

Amédée Despans-Cubières was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[15].

What awards did Amédée Despans-Cubières receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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