Eugène Olivier

French fencer and Olympic champion (1881–1964)
Person human Q676824
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Eugène Olivier

Summary

Eugène Olivier is a human[1]. Born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1881[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 5, 1964[5]. He worked as a fencer[6], surgeon[7], art collector[8], physician[9], and bibliophile[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Olivier was born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Eugène Olivier died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Eugène Olivier was born on September 17, 1881[3].
  • Eugène Olivier died on May 5, 1964[5].
  • A child of Eugène Olivier was Gilbert Olivier[12].
  • Eugène Olivier held citizenship in France[13].
  • Eugène Olivier's professions included fencer[6].
  • Eugène Olivier worked as a surgeon[7].
  • Eugène Olivier's professions included art collector[8].
  • Eugène Olivier's professions included physician[9].
  • Eugène Olivier's professions included bibliophile[10].
  • Eugène Olivier's professions included philatelist[14].
  • Eugène Olivier's field of work was medicine[15].
  • Eugène Olivier's field of work was bibliophilia[16].
  • Eugène Olivier's field of work was philately[17].
  • Eugène Olivier held the position of President of the Academy of Philately[18].
  • Eugène Olivier received the Officer of the Order of Postal Merit[19].
  • Eugène Olivier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Eugène Olivier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Eugène Olivier is recorded as male[22].
  • Eugène Olivier's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Eugène Olivier's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Olivier[24].
  • Eugène Olivier's sport is recorded as fencing[25].
  • Eugène Olivier's family name is recorded as Olivier[26].
  • Eugène Olivier's given name is recorded as Eugène[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugène Olivier was born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on September 17, 1881[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fencer[6], surgeon[7], art collector[8], physician[9], bibliophile[10], and philatelist[14]. Fields of work include medicine[15], a field of study[28]; bibliophilia[16]; and philately[17], a collecting hobby[29]. Eugène Olivier held the position of President of the Academy of Philately[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Postal Merit[19]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[32], in France[33].

Personal Life

A child of Eugène Olivier was Gilbert Olivier[12].

Death and Burial

Eugène Olivier died on May 5, 1964[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Eugène Olivier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Olivier born?

Born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2], Eugène Olivier…

Where did Eugène Olivier die?

Eugène Olivier died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Eugène Olivier do for work?

Eugène Olivier worked as fencer[6], surgeon[7], art collector[8], physician[9], and bibliophile[10].

What awards did Eugène Olivier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Postal Merit[19], Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . Academy of Philately website. Retrieved . academiedephilatelie.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Given name Eugène
    Field of work
    Field of work medicine, bibliophilia, philately
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