Jean Balas

French building contractor and union leader (1881-1971)
Person human Q126724897
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Jean Balas

Summary

Jean Balas is a human[1]. Born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on June 9, 1881[3]. He passed away in Le Vésinet[4]. He died on May 2, 1971[5]. He worked as a building contractor[6], labor leader[7], and military personnel[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean Balas…
  • Jean Balas died in Le Vésinet[4].
  • Jean Balas was born on June 9, 1881[3].
  • Jean Balas died on May 2, 1971[5].
  • Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[9].
  • Jean Balas's father was Q134873455[10].
  • Among Jean Balas's spouses was Andrée Limozin-Balas[11].
  • A child of Jean Balas was Q134381308[12].
  • A child of Jean Balas was Q136459318[13].
  • Jean Balas held citizenship in France[14].
  • Jean Balas worked as a building contractor[6].
  • Jean Balas's professions included labor leader[7].
  • Jean Balas worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Jean Balas was educated at HEC Paris[15].
  • Jean Balas's education included a stint at Lycée Rocroy-Saint-Léon[16].
  • Jean Balas received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Jean Balas received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18].
  • Jean Balas received the Combatant's Cross[19].
  • Jean Balas received the Officer of the Order of Commercial Merit[20].
  • Jean Balas received the Insignia for the Military Wounded[21].
  • Jean Balas is recorded as male[22].
  • Jean Balas's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jean Balas's military branch is recorded as infantry[24].
  • Jean Balas's military branch is recorded as military engineering[25].
  • Jean Balas's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[26].

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Origins and Family

Jean Balas's place of birth was 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on June 9, 1881[3]. His father was Q134873455[10].

Education

Educated at HEC Paris[15], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1881[29], headquartered in Jouy-en-Josas[30] and Lycée Rocroy-Saint-Léon[16], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1968[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include building contractor[6], labor leader[7], and military personnel[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a Q1499804[34], in France[35], founded in 1802[36]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18], a courage award[37], in France[38], founded in 1915[39]; Combatant's Cross[19], a cross[40], in France[41], founded in 1930[42]; Officer of the Order of Commercial Merit[20]; and Insignia for the Military Wounded[21], a medallion[43], in France[44], founded in 2016[45].

Personal Life

Among Jean Balas's spouses was Andrée Limozin-Balas[11]. Children include Q134381308[12], a violinist[46], 1918–2019[47], of France[48], awarded the Officer of Arts and Letters[49] and Q136459318[13], a building contractor[50], 1921–2017[51], of France[52].

Death and Burial

Jean Balas died on May 2, 1971[5]. He passed away in Le Vésinet[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Jean Balas born?

Born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean Balas…

Where did Jean Balas die?

Jean Balas died in Le Vésinet[4].

Who were Jean Balas's parents?

Jean Balas's father was Q134873455[10].

Who was Jean Balas married to?

Jean Balas's spouses include Andrée Limozin-Balas[11].

What did Jean Balas do for work?

Jean Balas worked as building contractor[6], labor leader[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Jean Balas go to school?

Jean Balas was educated at HEC Paris[15] and Lycée Rocroy-Saint-Léon[16].

What awards did Jean Balas receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18], Combatant's Cross[19], and Officer of the Order of Commercial Merit[20].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 8d ago · LBaratte · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Jean, François
    Birth name Jean François Balas
    Military, police or special rank captain
    Sex or gender male
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