Alain Peyrefitte

French scholar and politician (1925–1999)
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Summary

Alain Peyrefitte is a human[1]. Born in Najac[2], he… he was born on August 26, 1925[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 27, 1999[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], diplomat[9], and minister[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (925 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alain Peyrefitte's place of birth was Najac[2].
  • Alain Peyrefitte died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alain Peyrefitte was born on August 26, 1925[3].
  • Alain Peyrefitte died on November 27, 1999[5].
  • Alain Peyrefitte is buried at Provins (Haute-Ville) Communal Cemetery[12].
  • Alain Peyrefitte was married to Monique Peyrefitte[13].
  • Alain Peyrefitte held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Alain Peyrefitte's native language[15].
  • Alain Peyrefitte's professions included politician[6].
  • Alain Peyrefitte worked as a writer[7].
  • Alain Peyrefitte worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Alain Peyrefitte worked as a diplomat[9].
  • Alain Peyrefitte worked as a minister[10].
  • Alain Peyrefitte held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • Alain Peyrefitte held the position of mayor of a place in France[17].
  • Alain Peyrefitte held the position of Senator of the French Fifth Republic[18].
  • Alain Peyrefitte held the position of Member of the European Parliament[19].
  • Alain Peyrefitte held the position of member of the French National Assembly[20].
  • Alain Peyrefitte held the position of member of the French National Assembly[21].
  • Among Alain Peyrefitte's employers was Le Figaro[22].
  • Alain Peyrefitte was educated at École Normale Supérieure[23].
  • Alain Peyrefitte was educated at École nationale d'administration[24].
  • Alain Peyrefitte's education included a stint at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[25].
  • Alain Peyrefitte's doctoral advisor was François Caron[26].
  • Alain Peyrefitte received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Najac[2], Alain Peyrefitte… he was born on August 26, 1925[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[23], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; École nationale d'administration[24]; and Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[25]. Alain Peyrefitte's doctoral advisor was François Caron[26]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate in France[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], diplomat[9], and minister[10]. Among Alain Peyrefitte's employers was Le Figaro[22]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[16], a position[33], in France[34], founded in 1789[35]; mayor of a place in France[17], a type of position[36], in France[37]; Senator of the French Fifth Republic[18], a position[38], in France[39]; Member of the European Parliament[19], a member of parliament[40], founded in 1979[41]; Minister of Justice[42], a position[43], in France[44]; and Minister of Culture (France)[45], a position[46], in France[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[48], Officer of the National Order of Quebec[49], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[50], Lange Prize[51], and Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit[52].

Personal Life

Alain Peyrefitte was married to Monique Peyrefitte[13]. Political affiliations include Union of Democrats for the Republic[53], Union for the New Republic[54], Rally for the Republic[55], and French Section of the Workers' International[56].

Death and Burial

Alain Peyrefitte died on November 27, 1999[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[57]. He is buried at Provins (Haute-Ville) Communal Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Alain Peyrefitte ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (925 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Alain Peyrefitte born?

Alain Peyrefitte's place of birth was Najac[2].

Where did Alain Peyrefitte die?

Alain Peyrefitte passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Alain Peyrefitte married to?

Alain Peyrefitte's spouses include Monique Peyrefitte[13].

What did Alain Peyrefitte do for work?

Alain Peyrefitte worked as politician[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], diplomat[9], and minister[10].

Where did Alain Peyrefitte go to school?

Alain Peyrefitte was educated at École Normale Supérieure[23], École nationale d'administration[24], and Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV[25].

What awards did Alain Peyrefitte receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[48], Officer of the National Order of Quebec[49], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[50].

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  37. [3] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [5] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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