Pierre Laval
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Summary
Pierre Laval was born on June 28, 1883[1], in Châteldon[2]. He died on October 15, 1945[3], in Fresnes[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,927 views/month, #6,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Fresnes Prison[9]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1883[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 1945[11]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[12], Cimetière parisien de Thiais[13]
- Child: Josée Laval[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[16], Mayor of Aubervilliers[17], President of the Council[18], Deputy Prime Minister of France[19], head of government of France[20], senator of the French Third Republic[21], Minister of Foreign Affairs[22], Minister of the Interior of France[23], Minister of Labour[24], Minister of the Colonies[25]
- Award received: Order of Pius IX[26]
- Member of: French Milice in Vichy[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: French Section of the Workers' International[30], Socialist Party of France[31]
- Commons category: Pierre Laval[32]
- Archives at: La contemporaine[33]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[34]
- Family name: Laval[35]
- Given name: Pierre[36]
- Significant event: attempted suicide[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pierre Laval[38]
- Commons gallery: Pierre Laval[39]
- Work location: Paris[40]
- Relative: René de Chambrun[41]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[42], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[43]
- Participant in: WWII Axis collaboration in France[44]
- Convicted of: treason[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Pierre Laval include Hoare–Laval Pact[46], an agreement[47].
Why It Matters
Pierre Laval has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Hoare–Laval Pact[46], an agreement[47].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Laval born?
Pierre Laval's place of birth was Châteldon[2].
Where did Pierre Laval die?
Pierre Laval passed away in Fresnes[4].
What did Pierre Laval do for work?
Pierre Laval worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and jurist[7].
What awards did Pierre Laval receive?
Honors received include Order of Pius IX[26].