André Devigny

French general (1916-1999)
Person human Q2847652
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André Devigny

Summary

André Devigny is a human[1]. Born in Habère-Lullin[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1916[3]. He died in Rumilly[4]. He died on February 12, 1999[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • André Devigny was born in Habère-Lullin[2].
  • André Devigny passed away in Rumilly[4].
  • André Devigny was born on May 25, 1916[3].
  • André Devigny died on February 12, 1999[5].
  • André Devigny held citizenship in France[9].
  • André Devigny worked as a military personnel[6].
  • André Devigny's professions included French resistance fighter[7].
  • André Devigny received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • André Devigny received the Companion of the Liberation[11].
  • André Devigny received the Military Cross[12].
  • André Devigny is recorded as male[13].
  • André Devigny's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • André Devigny's military branch is recorded as French Army[15].
  • André Devigny's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[16].
  • André Devigny's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[17].
  • André Devigny was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • André Devigny was part of the conflict Algerian War[19].
  • André Devigny's given name is recorded as André[20].
  • André Devigny's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • André Devigny's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'André Devigny'}[22].
  • André Devigny's place of detention is recorded as Montluc prison[23].

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Origins and Family

André Devigny's place of birth was Habère-Lullin[2]. He was born on May 25, 1916[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], a grade of an order[24], in France[25]; Companion of the Liberation[11], a grade of an order[26], in France[27]; and Military Cross[12], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1914[30].

Death and Burial

André Devigny died on February 12, 1999[5]. He died in Rumilly[4].

Why It Matters

André Devigny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was André Devigny born?

André Devigny's place of birth was Habère-Lullin[2].

Where did André Devigny die?

André Devigny passed away in Rumilly[4].

What did André Devigny do for work?

André Devigny worked as military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7].

What awards did André Devigny receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], Companion of the Liberation[11], and Military Cross[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Habère-Lullin
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Military branch French Army
    Occupation
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