Abel Douay

French general (1809-1870)
Person human Q318402
Abel Douay
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Abel Douay

Summary

Abel Douay is a human[1]. Born in Draguignan[2], he… he was born on March 2, 1809[3]. He died in Wissembourg[4]. He died on August 4, 1870[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Draguignan[2], Abel Douay…
  • Abel Douay passed away in Wissembourg[4].
  • Abel Douay was born on March 2, 1809[3].
  • Abel Douay died on August 4, 1870[5].
  • Abel Douay held citizenship in France[9].
  • Abel Douay worked as a military officer[6].
  • Abel Douay's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Abel Douay received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • Abel Douay is recorded as male[11].
  • Abel Douay's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Abel Douay's military branch is recorded as French Army[13].
  • Abel Douay's Commons category is recorded as Abel Douay[14].
  • Abel Douay's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[15].
  • Abel Douay's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[16].
  • Abel Douay was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[17].
  • Abel Douay's family name is recorded as Douay[18].
  • Abel Douay's given name is recorded as Abel[19].
  • Abel Douay's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[20].
  • Abel Douay's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[21].
  • Abel Douay's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Abel Douay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Abel Douay's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Abel Douay'}[24].
  • Abel Douay's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Abel Douay'}[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Abel Douay's place of birth was Draguignan[2]. He was born on March 2, 1809[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Abel Douay received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].

Death and Burial

Abel Douay died on August 4, 1870[5]. He passed away in Wissembourg[4].

Why It Matters

Abel Douay ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Abel Douay born?

Abel Douay's place of birth was Draguignan[2].

Where did Abel Douay die?

Abel Douay died in Wissembourg[4].

What did Abel Douay do for work?

Abel Douay worked as military officer[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Abel Douay receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Roglo. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Draguignan
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Manner of death death in battle
    Military branch French Army
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