Bob Denard
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Summary
Bob Denard was born on April 7, 1929[1], in Bordeaux[2]. He died on October 13, 2007[3], in Pontault-Combault[4]. He worked as a mercenary[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,079 views/month, #5,466 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[8]
- Educated at: Schools of mechanics of the French Navy[9]
- Award received: Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[10], Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance[11], Combatant's Cross[12], Overseas Medal[13], Indochina Campaign commemorative medal[14], Congolese Order of Merit[15], Croix du mérite militaire du Tchad[16]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Military branch: French Navy[19]
- Military, police or special rank: quartermaster[20]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[21]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[22]
- Participated in conflict: Operation Azalee[23], First Indochina War[24], Algerian War[25], 1977 Benin coup d'état attempt[26], 1978 Comorian coup d'état[27], Congo Crisis[28], Rhodesian Bush War[29], 1994 Summer War[30]
- Family name: Denard[31]
- Given name: Bob[32], Gilbert[33], Robert[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Convicted of: conspiracy[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Nickname: Le corsaire de la République[38]
- Birth name: Robert Denard[39]
- Name in native language: Bob Denard[40]
- Military unit: FORFUSCO[41]
Why It Matters
Bob Denard has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Bob Denard born?
Bob Denard's place of birth was Bordeaux[2].
Where did Bob Denard die?
Bob Denard passed away in Pontault-Combault[4].
What did Bob Denard do for work?
Bob Denard worked as a mercenary[5] and military personnel[6].
Where did Bob Denard go to school?
Bob Denard was educated at Schools of mechanics of the French Navy[9].
What awards did Bob Denard receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[10], Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance[11], Combatant's Cross[12], and Overseas Medal[13].