Antoine-Henri Jomini

French-Swiss officer who served as a general with the French and Russian armies and writer on the art of war (1779-1869)
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Antoine-Henri Jomini

Summary

Antoine-Henri Jomini is a human[1]. Born in Payerne[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1779[3]. He passed away in Passy[4]. He died on March 24, 1869[5]. He worked as a stockbroker[6], writer[7], military officer[8], military personnel[9], and banker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (482 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Antoine-Henri Jomini's place of birth was Payerne[2].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini died in Passy[4].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini was born on March 6, 1779[3].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini died on March 24, 1869[5].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini died on March 22, 1869[12].
  • Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Antoine-Henri Jomini was Alexander Jomini[14].
  • A child of Antoine-Henri Jomini was Karl Jomini[15].
  • A child of Antoine-Henri Jomini was Adelaida Louisa Jomini[16].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini held citizenship in Switzerland[17].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini held citizenship in France[18].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini worked as a stockbroker[6].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini worked as a writer[7].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini worked as a military officer[8].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini worked as a military personnel[9].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini worked as a banker[10].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini worked as a historian[19].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini's field of work was military affairs[20].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[21].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[23].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini received the Order of St. Andrew[24].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini received the Order of St. George, 4th class[25].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini received the Military Order of Max Joseph[26].
  • Antoine-Henri Jomini's religion is recorded as reformed[27].

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Origins and Family

Antoine-Henri Jomini's place of birth was Payerne[2]. He was born on March 6, 1779[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stockbroker[6], writer[7], military officer[8], military personnel[9], banker[10], and historian[19]. Antoine-Henri Jomini's field of work was military affairs[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[21], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[23], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of St. Andrew[24], an order[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1698[36]; Order of St. George, 4th class[25], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Military Order of Max Joseph[26], a military decoration[39], in Kingdom of Bavaria[40], founded in 1806[41].

Personal Life

Children include Alexander Jomini[14], a diplomat[42], 1814–1888[43], of Russian Empire[44], awarded the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[45]; Karl Jomini[15]; and Adelaida Louisa Jomini[16]. Antoine-Henri Jomini's religion is recorded as reformed[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 24, 1869[5] and March 22, 1869[12]. Antoine-Henri Jomini passed away in Passy[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Antoine-Henri Jomini ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (482 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Antoine-Henri Jomini born?

Antoine-Henri Jomini's place of birth was Payerne[2].

Where did Antoine-Henri Jomini die?

Antoine-Henri Jomini died in Passy[4].

What did Antoine-Henri Jomini do for work?

Antoine-Henri Jomini worked as stockbroker[6], writer[7], military officer[8], military personnel[9], and banker[10].

What awards did Antoine-Henri Jomini receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[21], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[22], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[23], and Order of St. Andrew[24].

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  8. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Sytin Military Encyclopedia, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +4
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  2. 22d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank brigadier general, General of the Infantry
    Occupation stockbroker, writer, military officer +4
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  3. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Antoine
    Aliases
    Archives at Defence Historical Service
    Participated in conflict Napoleonic Wars
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