Marie-Pierre Kœnig

French general and politician (1898-1970)
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Summary

Marie-Pierre Kœnig was born on October 10, 1898[1], in Caen[2]. He died on September 2, 1970[3], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Montmartre Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: France[9]
  • Native language: French[10]
  • Position held: member of the French National Assembly[11], Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[12], Military governor of Paris[13]
  • Educated at: Lycée François de Malherbe[14]
  • Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[15], Companion of the Liberation[16], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[19], Resistance Medal[20], Colonial Medal[21], Combatant's Cross[22], Distinguished Service Order[23], Companion of the Order of the Bath[24], Grand Cross of the Order of George I[25], Médaille militaire[26], Victory Medal[27], Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918[28]
  • Member of: Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[29], Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[30], Free French Forces[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Member of political party: Rally of the French People[33]
  • Military branch: French Army[34]
  • Commons category: Marie-Pierre Kœnig[35]
  • Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[36], Marshal of France[37], captain[38], lieutenant-colonel[39], colonel[40], divisional general[41]
  • Archives at: Defence Historical Service[42], Service historique de la Défense - site de Vincennes[43]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[44], World War II[45]
  • Family name: Kœnig[46]
  • Given name: Joseph[47]

Why It Matters

Marie-Pierre Kœnig is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Marie-Pierre Kœnig born?

Marie-Pierre Kœnig's place of birth was Caen[2].

Where did Marie-Pierre Kœnig die?

Marie-Pierre Kœnig passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Marie-Pierre Kœnig do for work?

Marie-Pierre Kœnig worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].

Where did Marie-Pierre Kœnig go to school?

Marie-Pierre Kœnig was educated at Lycée François de Malherbe[14].

What awards did Marie-Pierre Kœnig receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[15], Companion of the Liberation[16], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . archives.calvados.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . assembly.coe.int. assembly.coe.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . tombes-sepultures.com. tombes-sepultures.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Roglo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Roglo. Retrieved . ordredelaliberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Roglo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Roglo. Retrieved . memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . archives.calvados.fr. archives.calvados.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [36] ↑ . ordredelaliberation.fr. ordredelaliberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [37] ↑ . ordredelaliberation.fr. Retrieved . ordredelaliberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [38] ↑ . archives.calvados.fr. Retrieved . archives.calvados.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [39] ↑ . ordredelaliberation.fr. ordredelaliberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [40] ↑ . ordredelaliberation.fr. ordredelaliberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [41] ↑ . ordredelaliberation.fr. ordredelaliberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [31] ↑ . memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr. memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  39. [42] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  40. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.calvados.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  42. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . archives.calvados.fr. Retrieved . archives.calvados.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . archives.calvados.fr. Retrieved . archives.calvados.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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