André Lalande

officer in the Chasseurs Alpins and in the French Foreign Legion (1913-1995)
Person human Q2848073
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André Lalande

Summary

André Lalande is a human[1]. He was born in Rennes[2]. He was born on May 26, 1913[3]. He died in Brive-la-Gaillarde[4]. He died on October 19, 1995[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rennes[2], André Lalande…
  • André Lalande died in Brive-la-Gaillarde[4].
  • André Lalande was born on May 26, 1913[3].
  • André Lalande died on October 19, 1995[5].
  • André Lalande held citizenship in France[9].
  • André Lalande worked as a military personnel[6].
  • André Lalande's professions included French resistance fighter[7].
  • André Lalande held the position of military governor of Lyon[10].
  • André Lalande held the position of Chief of the Military Staff of the President of the Republic[11].
  • André Lalande's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].
  • André Lalande received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • André Lalande received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14].
  • André Lalande received the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[15].
  • André Lalande received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[16].
  • André Lalande received the Resistance Medal[17].
  • André Lalande received the Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[18].
  • André Lalande is recorded as male[19].
  • André Lalande's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • André Lalande's military branch is recorded as French Army[21].
  • André Lalande's military, police or special rank is recorded as général de corps d'armée[22].
  • André Lalande's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[23].
  • André Lalande's commander of is recorded as 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment[24].
  • André Lalande was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • André Lalande was part of the conflict Battles of Narvik[26].
  • André Lalande was part of the conflict Battle of Bir Hakeim[27].

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Origins and Family

André Lalande's place of birth was Rennes[2]. He was born on May 26, 1913[3].

Education

André Lalande was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. Positions held include military governor of Lyon[10], a position[28] and Chief of the Military Staff of the President of the Republic[11], a position[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14], a courage award[32], in France[33], founded in 1939[34]; Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[15], a military decoration[35], in France[36], founded in 1921[37]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[16], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Resistance Medal[17], a medallion[40], in France[41], founded in 1943[42]; and Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[18], an award[43].

Death and Burial

André Lalande died on October 19, 1995[5]. He died in Brive-la-Gaillarde[4].

Why It Matters

André Lalande ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was André Lalande born?

André Lalande was born in Rennes[2].

Where did André Lalande die?

André Lalande died in Brive-la-Gaillarde[4].

What did André Lalande do for work?

André Lalande worked as military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7].

Where did André Lalande go to school?

André Lalande was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].

What awards did André Lalande receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[15], and Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id 121180468
    Name in native language André Lalande
    Place of birth Rennes
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