Colette Besson
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Summary
Colette Besson was born on April 7, 1946[1], in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne[2]. She died on August 9, 2005[3], in Angoulins[4]. She worked as a middle-distance runner[5], sprinter[6], and athletics competitor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (805 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[10]
- Sex or gender: female[11]
- Commons category: Colette Besson[12]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[13]
- Sport: athletics[14]
- Family name: Besson[15]
- Given name: Colette[16]
- Manner of death: natural causes[17]
- Participant in: 1968 Summer Olympics[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[19]
- Birth name: Colette Henriette Besson[20]
- Country for sport: France[21]
- Name in native language: Colette Besson[22]
- Number of children: 2[23]
- Height: 169 cm[24]
- Mass: 58 kg[25]
Why It Matters
Colette Besson has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Colette Besson born?
Colette Besson's place of birth was Saint-Georges-de-Didonne[2].
Where did Colette Besson die?
Colette Besson died in Angoulins[4].
What did Colette Besson do for work?
Colette Besson worked as a middle-distance runner[5], sprinter[6], and athletics competitor[7].
What awards did Colette Besson receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].