Georges Pompidou
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Summary
Georges Pompidou was born on July 5, 1911[1], in Montboudif[2]. He died on April 2, 1974[3], in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and banker[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,749 views/month, #6,431 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Orvilliers[8]
- Father: Léon Pompidou[9]
- Spouse: Claude Pompidou[10]
- Child: Alain Pompidou[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Field of work: politics[14]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[15], Prime Minister of France[16], President of the French Republic[17], French co-prince of Andorra[18]
- Employer: N M Rothschild & Sons[19]
- Educated at: Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], École Normale Supérieure[21], Sciences Po[22], lycée Pierre-de-Fermat[23]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[25], Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[26], Concours général[27], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[28], Officer of the Legion of Honour[29], Knight of the Legion of Honour[30], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[31], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[32], Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[33], National Order of Merit[34], Legion of Honour[35], Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[36]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Union of Democrats for the Republic[39], Union for the New Republic[40], Rally of the French People[41]
- Commons category: Georges Pompidou[42]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[43]
- Cause of death: leukemia[44], lymphoma[45]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[46]
- Family name: Pompidou[47]
- Given name: Georges[48], Jean[49], Raymond[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Georges Pompidou[51]
- Commons gallery: Georges Pompidou[52]
- Work location: Paris[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Georges Pompidou include Centre Georges Pompidou[54], a cultural center[55], in France[56], founded in 1977[57]; Centre Pompidou-Metz[58], an art museum[59], in France[60], founded in 2010[61]; Georges Pompidou European Hospital[62], a facility[63], in France[64], founded in 2001[65]; Voie Georges-Pompidou[66], a thoroughfare[67], in France[68], founded in 1966[69]; Centre Pompidou Málaga[70], a building[71], in Spain[72], founded in 2015[73]; and place Georges-Pompidou[74], a square[75], in France[76].
Why It Matters
Georges Pompidou has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Entities named for him include Centre Georges Pompidou[54], a cultural center[55], in France[56], founded in 1977[57]; Centre Pompidou-Metz[58], an art museum[59], in France[60], founded in 2010[61]; Georges Pompidou European Hospital[62], a facility[63], in France[64], founded in 2001[65]; Voie Georges-Pompidou[66], a thoroughfare[67], in France[68], founded in 1966[69]; Centre Pompidou Málaga[70], a building[71], in Spain[72], founded in 2015[73]; and place Georges-Pompidou[74], a square[75], in France[76].
FAQs
Where was Georges Pompidou born?
Georges Pompidou was born in Montboudif[2].
Where did Georges Pompidou die?
Georges Pompidou passed away in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Georges Pompidou's parents?
Georges Pompidou's father was Léon Pompidou[9].
Who was Georges Pompidou married to?
Georges Pompidou's spouses include Claude Pompidou[10].
What did Georges Pompidou do for work?
Georges Pompidou worked as a politician[5] and banker[6].
Where did Georges Pompidou go to school?
Georges Pompidou was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20], École Normale Supérieure[21], Sciences Po[22], and lycée Pierre-de-Fermat[23].
What awards did Georges Pompidou receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[25], Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[26], and Concours général[27].