Marcel Cerdan
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Summary
Marcel Cerdan was born on July 22, 1916[1], in Sidi Bel Abbès[2]. He died on October 28, 1949[3], in São Miguel Island[4]. He worked as a boxer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,193 views/month, #6,996 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 27, 1949[7]
- Child: Marcel Cerdan Jr[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Award received: L'Équipe Champion of Champions[10], Q118129636[11], International Boxing Hall of Fame[12], WBA World Middleweight Champion[13], The Ring World Middleweight Champion[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Marcel Cerdan[16]
- Unmarried partner: Édith Piaf[17]
- Cause of death: aviation accident[18]
- Sport: boxing[19]
- Family name: Cerdan[20]
- Given name: Marcel[21], Marcellin[22]
- Official website: https://marcelcerdan.com/[23]
- Manner of death: accidental death[24]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 110[25]
- Number of wins: 106[26]
- Number of losses: 4[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
- Nickname: Le bombardier marocain[29]
- Birth name: Marcellin Cerdan[30]
- Country for sport: France[31]
- Name in native language: Marcel Cerdan[32]
- Different from: Marcel Cerdan Jr[33]
- Height: 173 cm[34]
- Sports discipline competed in: middleweight[35], welterweight[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Marcel Cerdan include Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan[37], a venue[38], in France[39], founded in 1992[40].
Why It Matters
Marcel Cerdan has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Entities named for him include Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan[37], a venue[38], in France[39], founded in 1992[40].
FAQs
Where was Marcel Cerdan born?
Marcel Cerdan was born in Sidi Bel Abbès[2].
Where did Marcel Cerdan die?
Marcel Cerdan passed away in São Miguel Island[4].
What did Marcel Cerdan do for work?
Marcel Cerdan worked as a boxer[5].
What awards did Marcel Cerdan receive?
Honors received include L'Équipe Champion of Champions[10], Q118129636[11], International Boxing Hall of Fame[12], and WBA World Middleweight Champion[13].