Adolphe de Chanal

French soldier, politician and officer (1811–1882)
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Summary

Adolphe de Chanal was born on June 20, 1811[1], in Paris[2]. He died on March 21, 1882[3], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], and official[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Prosper Chanal[10]
  • Country of citizenship: France[11]
  • Native language: French[12]
  • Position held: member of the French National Assembly[13], Prefect of Gard[14], Prefect of Ain[15], Prefect of Hautes-Alpes[16], Prefect of Bas-Rhin[17]
  • Educated at: École polytechnique[18]
  • Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Adolphe de Chanal[21]
  • Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[22]
  • Archives at: Defence Historical Service[23]
  • Family name: de Chanal[24]
  • Given name: Victor[25], Adolphe[26]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
  • Birth name: François Victor Adolphe de Chanal[29]
  • Name in native language: Adolphe de Chanal[30]

FAQs

Where was Adolphe de Chanal born?

Adolphe de Chanal was born in Paris[2].

Where did Adolphe de Chanal die?

Adolphe de Chanal passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who were Adolphe de Chanal's parents?

Adolphe de Chanal's father was Prosper Chanal[10].

What did Adolphe de Chanal do for work?

Adolphe de Chanal worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], and official[8].

Where did Adolphe de Chanal go to school?

Adolphe de Chanal was educated at École polytechnique[18].

What awards did Adolphe de Chanal receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19].

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  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Léonore database. www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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