André François-Poncet

French diplomat (1887-1978)
Person human Q518576
André François-Poncet
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Summary

André François-Poncet was born on June 13, 1887[1], in Provins[2]. He died on January 8, 1978[3], in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], journalist[7], and germanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,006 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cemetery of Notre-Dame, Versailles[10]
  • Father: Q134437137[11]
  • Spouse: Jacqueline François-Poncet[12]
  • Child: Jean François-Poncet[13]
  • Country of citizenship: France[14]
  • Native language: French[15]
  • Position held: member of the French National Assembly[16], ambassador of France to West Germany[17], High Commissioner[18], president[19], member of the Académie française[20], Q131617265[21]
  • Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[22], Collège Stanislas de Paris[23], Sciences Po[24]
  • Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Concours général[26], Prix de la langue française[27]
  • Member of: Académie Française[28], Vichy National Council[29], Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[30]
  • Sex or gender: male[31]
  • Member of political party: Democratic Republican Alliance[32]
  • Commons category: André François-Poncet[33]
  • Archives at: Archives nationales[34]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[35]
  • Family name: François[36], Poncet[37]
  • Given name: André[38]
  • Work location: Paris[39]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[40]
  • Participant in: WWII Axis collaboration in France[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
  • Name in native language: André François-Poncet[43]

Why It Matters

André François-Poncet has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was André François-Poncet born?

André François-Poncet's place of birth was Provins[2].

Where did André François-Poncet die?

André François-Poncet died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were André François-Poncet's parents?

André François-Poncet's father was Q134437137[11].

Who was André François-Poncet married to?

André François-Poncet's spouses include Jacqueline François-Poncet[12].

What did André François-Poncet do for work?

André François-Poncet worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], journalist[7], and germanist[8].

Where did André François-Poncet go to school?

André François-Poncet was educated at École Normale Supérieure[22], Collège Stanislas de Paris[23], and Sciences Po[24].

What awards did André François-Poncet receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Concours général[26], and Prix de la langue française[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . birth certificate. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [34] ↑ . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · DMontagne en résidence · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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