François Balsan
French explorer (1902-1972)
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Summary
François Balsan was born on June 25, 1902[1], in Châteauroux[2]. He died on November 25, 1972[3], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], industrialist[6], writer[7], and ethnographer[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 26, 1972[10]
- Child: Beatrix Balsan[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Position held: president[14], vice president[15]
- Educated at: École Centrale Paris[16], Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague[17], Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève[18]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Commander of the Order of Prince Henry[20], Lange Prize[21], Prix Thérouanne[22], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[23], Prix maréchal-Louis-Hubert-Lyautey[24]
- Member of: Académie du Centre[25], Gymnastic and Sports Federation of French Patronages[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Family: Balsan family[28]
- Commons category: François Balsan[29]
- Residence: Château du Parc[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[31]
- Family name: Balsan[32]
- Given name: François[33], Arthur[34], Charles[35], Auguste[36]
- Pseudonym: Jacques Termant[37]
- Relative: Auguste Balsan[38], Arthur de Chabaud-Latour[39], Ernest Goüin[40], Christian Bizot[41]
- Participant in: Expédition Panhard-Capricorne[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[43]
- Birth name: Arthur Charles Auguste François Balsan[44]
- Name in native language: François Balsan[45]
FAQs
Where was François Balsan born?
François Balsan was born in Châteauroux[2].
Where did François Balsan die?
François Balsan died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
What did François Balsan do for work?
François Balsan worked as an explorer[5], industrialist[6], writer[7], and ethnographer[8].
Where did François Balsan go to school?
François Balsan was educated at École Centrale Paris[16], Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague[17], and Lycée privé Sainte-Geneviève[18].
What awards did François Balsan receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Commander of the Order of Prince Henry[20], Lange Prize[21], and Prix Thérouanne[22].