Vincent Auriol
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Vincent Auriol was born on August 27, 1884, in Revel[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11], and died on January 1, 1966, in Paris[11][1][2][4][5][12][6][7][8][9][13][10][14]. He married Michelle Auriol in 1912, a union that lasted until 1966[15]. He received his education at the University of Toulouse.
His political career included serving as a member of the French National Assembly from 1914 to 1919[16] and as the Mayor of Muret from 1925 to 1947[16]. He subsequently held the positions of President of the French Republic and French co-prince of Andorra, serving in both offices from 1947 to 1954[16].
He was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Grand Master of the Legion of Honour, Resistance Medal, Order of the Star of Anjouan, Grand Cross of the Order of Nichan el Anouar, and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, among others.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Muret[11]
- Spouse: Michelle Auriol[12]
- Child: Paul Auriol[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Occupation: finance minister[15]
- Position held: President of the French Republic[16], French co-prince of Andorra[17], Mayor of Muret[18], member of the French National Assembly[19], Minister of Justice[20], Minister of Finance[21], list of presidents of the National Assembly of France[22], president[23], justice minister[24]
- Educated at: University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[25]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[27], Resistance Medal[28], Order of the Star of Anjouan[29], Grand Cross of the Order of Nichan el Anouar[30], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[31], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[32], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[33], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[34], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[35], Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[36], Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918[37], Order of the Elephant[38]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of political party: French Section of the Workers' International[41]
- Commons category: Vincent Auriol[42]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[43]
- Family name: Auriol[44]
- Given name: Vincent[45]
- Work location: Paris[46]
- Relative: Jacqueline Auriol[47]
- Medical condition: one-eyed[48]
Why It Matters
Vincent Auriol has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Vincent Auriol born?
Vincent Auriol's place of birth was Revel[2].
Where did Vincent Auriol die?
Vincent Auriol died in Paris[4].
Who was Vincent Auriol married to?
Vincent Auriol's spouses include Michelle Auriol[12].
What did Vincent Auriol do for work?
Vincent Auriol worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], French resistance fighter[7], jurist[8], and head of government[9].
Where did Vincent Auriol go to school?
Vincent Auriol was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[25].
What awards did Vincent Auriol receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[27], Resistance Medal[28], and Order of the Star of Anjouan[29].