Gérard Collomb

French politician (1947–2023)
Person human Q12956
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Gérard Collomb

Summary

Gérard Collomb is a human[1]. Born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2], he… he was born on June 20, 1947[3]. He passed away in Pierre-Bénite[4]. He died on November 25, 2023[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and secondary school teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gérard Collomb was born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2].
  • Gérard Collomb died in Pierre-Bénite[4].
  • Gérard Collomb was born on June 20, 1947[3].
  • Gérard Collomb died on November 25, 2023[5].
  • Gérard Collomb is buried at Cimetière de Loyasse[9].
  • Among Gérard Collomb's spouses was Caroline Collomb[10].
  • A child of Gérard Collomb was Anne-Laure Collomb[11].
  • A child of Gérard Collomb was Thomas Collomb[12].
  • A child of Gérard Collomb was Alexandre Collomb[13].
  • Gérard Collomb held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Gérard Collomb's native language[15].
  • Gérard Collomb worked as a politician[6].
  • Gérard Collomb worked as a secondary school teacher[7].
  • Gérard Collomb held the position of mayor of Lyon[16].
  • Gérard Collomb held the position of member of the French National Assembly[17].
  • Gérard Collomb held the position of member of the French National Assembly[18].
  • Gérard Collomb held the position of Senator of the French Fifth Republic[19].
  • Gérard Collomb held the position of Minister of the Interior of France[20].
  • Gérard Collomb held the position of president[21].
  • Gérard Collomb's education included a stint at University of Lyon[22].
  • Gérard Collomb was educated at lycée du Parc[23].
  • Gérard Collomb received the Officer of the National Order of Quebec[24].
  • Gérard Collomb received the Order of the Badge of Honour[25].
  • Gérard Collomb received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star[26].
  • Gérard Collomb received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Gérard Collomb was born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on June 20, 1947[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Lyon[22], a Group of universities and institutions (France)[28], in France[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Lyon[31] and lycée du Parc[23], an architectural structure[32], in France[33], founded in 1914[34]. Gérard Collomb studied under Jean Lacroix[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and secondary school teacher[7]. Positions held include mayor of Lyon[16], a position[36], in France[37]; member of the French National Assembly[17], a position[38], in France[39], founded in 1789[40]; Senator of the French Fifth Republic[19], a position[41], in France[42]; Minister of the Interior of France[20], a position[43], in France[44]; president[21], a position[45]; and Q119513716[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the National Order of Quebec[24], a class of award[47], in Canada[48]; Order of the Badge of Honour[25], an order[49], in Armenia[50], founded in 2000[51]; Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star[26], a grade of an order[52], in Japan[53], founded in 2003[54]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; and National Order of Quebec[57].

Personal Life

Among Gérard Collomb's spouses was Caroline Collomb[10]. Children include Anne-Laure Collomb[11], a librarian[58], b. 1976[59], of France[60]; Thomas Collomb[12]; and Alexandre Collomb[13]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Party[61].

Death and Burial

Gérard Collomb died on November 25, 2023[5]. He passed away in Pierre-Bénite[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[62]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Loyasse[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gérard Collomb include Gare de Vaise - He[63], a metro station[64], in France[65].

Why It Matters

Gérard Collomb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for him include Gare de Vaise - He[63], a metro station[64], in France[65].

FAQs

Where was Gérard Collomb born?

Gérard Collomb was born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2].

Where did Gérard Collomb die?

Gérard Collomb passed away in Pierre-Bénite[4].

Who was Gérard Collomb married to?

Gérard Collomb's spouses include Caroline Collomb[10].

What did Gérard Collomb do for work?

Gérard Collomb worked as politician[6] and secondary school teacher[7].

Where did Gérard Collomb go to school?

Gérard Collomb was educated at University of Lyon[22] and lycée du Parc[23].

What awards did Gérard Collomb receive?

Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Quebec[24], Order of the Badge of Honour[25], Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star[26], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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    Educated at University of Lyon, lycée du Parc
    Place of burial Cimetière de Loyasse
    Place of death Pierre-Bénite
    Occupation politician, secondary school teacher
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