Émile Besson

French journalist (1925-2015)
Person human Q3588347
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Émile Besson

Summary

Émile Besson is a human[1]. He was born in Moussages[2]. He was born on April 20, 1925[3]. He passed away in Bagnolet[4]. He died on March 23, 2015[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Émile Besson's place of birth was Moussages[2].
  • Émile Besson died in Bagnolet[4].
  • Émile Besson was born on April 20, 1925[3].
  • Émile Besson was born on April 30, 1925[9].
  • Émile Besson died on March 23, 2015[5].
  • Émile Besson held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Émile Besson's native language[11].
  • Émile Besson's professions included journalist[6].
  • Émile Besson worked as a French resistance fighter[7].
  • Émile Besson was employed by L'Humanité[12].
  • Émile Besson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Émile Besson received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14].
  • Émile Besson is recorded as male[15].
  • Émile Besson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Émile Besson was affiliated with the French Communist Party[17].
  • Émile Besson's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[18].
  • Émile Besson was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Émile Besson's sport is recorded as cycle sport[20].
  • Émile Besson's family name is recorded as Besson[21].
  • Émile Besson's given name is recorded as Émile[22].
  • Émile Besson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Émile Besson's birth name is recorded as Émile Olivier Alexandre Besson[24].

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Origins and Family

Émile Besson was born in Moussages[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 20, 1925[3] and April 30, 1925[9]. French was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. Émile Besson was employed by L'Humanité[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[25], in France[26] and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14], a courage award[27], in France[28], founded in 1939[29].

Personal Life

Émile Besson was affiliated with the French Communist Party[17].

Death and Burial

Émile Besson died on March 23, 2015[5]. He passed away in Bagnolet[4].

Why It Matters

Émile Besson is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Émile Besson born?

Émile Besson's place of birth was Moussages[2].

Where did Émile Besson die?

Émile Besson passed away in Bagnolet[4].

What did Émile Besson do for work?

Émile Besson worked as journalist[6] and French resistance fighter[7].

What awards did Émile Besson receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13] and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Le Maitron. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . GeneaStar. wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . GeneaStar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · DCh50 · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Maitron id besson-emile/
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P4724]]: besson-emile"
  2. 16w ago · Bob08 · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from Q139585298
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  3. 19w ago · InternetArchiveBot bot · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Bagnolet
    Sport cycle sport
    Imported from
    Member of political party French Communist Party
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