David Messas

French rabbi (1934-2011)
Person human Q2893721
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David Messas

Summary

David Messas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Meknes[2]. He was born on July 15, 1934[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 20, 2011[5]. He worked as a rabbi[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • David Messas was born in Meknes[2].
  • David Messas passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • David Messas was born on July 15, 1934[3].
  • David Messas died on November 20, 2011[5].
  • Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[8].
  • David Messas's father was Shalom Messas[9].
  • David Messas held citizenship in Morocco[10].
  • David Messas held citizenship in France[11].
  • Berber was David Messas's native language[12].
  • David Messas's professions included rabbi[6].
  • David Messas held the position of Chief Rabbi of Paris[13].
  • David Messas received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • David Messas's religion is recorded as Judaism[15].
  • David Messas is recorded as male[16].
  • David Messas's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • David Messas's Commons category is recorded as David Messas[18].
  • David Messas's given name is recorded as David[19].
  • David Messas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[20].
  • David Messas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Berber[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Meknes[2], David Messas… he was born on July 15, 1934[3]. His father was Shalom Messas[9]. Berber was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

David Messas worked as a rabbi[6]. He held the position of Chief Rabbi of Paris[13].

Recognition

David Messas received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

Personal Life

David Messas's religion is recorded as Judaism[15].

Death and Burial

David Messas died on November 20, 2011[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[8].

Why It Matters

David Messas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was David Messas born?

David Messas's place of birth was Meknes[2].

Where did David Messas die?

David Messas passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were David Messas's parents?

David Messas's father was Shalom Messas[9].

What did David Messas do for work?

David Messas worked as rabbi[6].

What awards did David Messas receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Arnaud.Serander · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death 15th arrondissement of Paris
    Languages spoken, written or signed Arabic, Berber
    Position held Chief Rabbi of Paris
    Given name David
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