Jacques Barrot

French politician (1937–2014)
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Summary

Jacques Barrot was born on February 3, 1937[1], in Yssingeaux[2]. He died on December 3, 2014[3], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He worked as a politician[5], judge[6], jurist[7], mayor[8], and foreign minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,659 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Noël Barrot[11]
  • Child: Jean-Noël Barrot[12]
  • Country of citizenship: France[13]
  • Native language: French[14]
  • Position held: European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship[15], European Commissioner for Transport[16], member of the French National Assembly[17], Mayor of Yssingeaux[18], member of the general council[19], European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms[20], member of the Consitutional council[21]
  • Educated at: Sciences Po[22]
  • Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Robert Schuman Medal[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Member of political party: Union for a Popular Movement[26], Union for French Democracy[27]
  • Commons category: Jacques Barrot[28]
  • Family name: Barrot[29]
  • Given name: Jacques[30]
  • Work location: Paris[31]
  • Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[32]
  • Convicted of: embezzlement[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
  • Birth name: Jacques Jules Barrot[35]
  • Name in native language: Jacques Barrot[36]

Why It Matters

Jacques Barrot has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Barrot born?

Jacques Barrot's place of birth was Yssingeaux[2].

Where did Jacques Barrot die?

Jacques Barrot passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who were Jacques Barrot's parents?

Jacques Barrot's father was Noël Barrot[11].

What did Jacques Barrot do for work?

Jacques Barrot worked as a politician[5], judge[6], jurist[7], mayor[8], and foreign minister[9].

Where did Jacques Barrot go to school?

Jacques Barrot was educated at Sciences Po[22].

What awards did Jacques Barrot receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23] and Robert Schuman Medal[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Davos 2004 List of Participants. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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