Charles-Alexandre Fay

French officer (1827–1903)
Person human Q12786917
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Charles-Alexandre Fay

Summary

Charles-Alexandre Fay is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port[2]. He was born on September 22, 1827[3]. He passed away in Villers-sur-Mer[4]. He died on August 21, 1903[5]. He worked as a military officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Charles-Alexandre Fay was born in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port[2].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay passed away in Villers-sur-Mer[4].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay was born on September 22, 1827[3].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay died on August 21, 1903[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[7].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay is buried at Grave of Fay[8].
  • Among Charles-Alexandre Fay's spouses was Marie Schneider[9].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay held citizenship in France[10].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay's professions included military officer[6].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay received the Colonial Medal[12].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay received the Crimea Medal[13].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay is recorded as male[14].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[16].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[17].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay was part of the conflict Crimean War[18].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[19].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay's family name is recorded as Fay[20].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay's given name is recorded as Charles[21].
  • Charles-Alexandre Fay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].

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Origins and Family

Charles-Alexandre Fay's place of birth was Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port[2]. He was born on September 22, 1827[3].

Career and Affiliations

Charles-Alexandre Fay worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], a grade of an order[23], in France[24]; Colonial Medal[12], a campaign medal[25], in France[26], founded in 1893[27]; and Crimea Medal[13], a campaign medal[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1854[30].

Personal Life

Charles-Alexandre Fay was married to Marie Schneider[9].

Death and Burial

Charles-Alexandre Fay died on August 21, 1903[5]. He passed away in Villers-sur-Mer[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[7] and Grave of Fay[8].

FAQs

Where was Charles-Alexandre Fay born?

Born in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port[2], Charles-Alexandre Fay…

Where did Charles-Alexandre Fay die?

Charles-Alexandre Fay passed away in Villers-sur-Mer[4].

Who was Charles-Alexandre Fay married to?

Charles-Alexandre Fay's spouses include Marie Schneider[9].

What did Charles-Alexandre Fay do for work?

Charles-Alexandre Fay worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Charles-Alexandre Fay receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], Colonial Medal[12], and Crimea Medal[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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