Benoît Besson

French general (1876–1969)
Person human Q2854198
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Benoît Besson

Summary

Benoît Besson is a human[1]. Born in Pomeys[2], he… he was born on +1876-09-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on +1969-07-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Benoît Besson's place of birth was Pomeys[2].
  • Benoît Besson passed away in Paris[4].
  • Benoît Besson was born on +1876-09-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Benoît Besson died on +1969-07-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Benoît Besson held citizenship in France[8].
  • Benoît Besson's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Benoît Besson was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[9].
  • Benoît Besson received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • Benoît Besson's image is recorded as Général Besson, commandant de la 15ème Division Nord, et son chef d'Etat Major (cropped).jpg[11].
  • Benoît Besson is recorded as male[12].
  • Benoît Besson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Benoît Besson's military branch is recorded as French Army[14].
  • Benoît Besson's Commons category is recorded as Benoît Besson[15].
  • Benoît Besson's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[16].
  • Benoît Besson's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[17].
  • Benoît Besson's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[18].
  • Benoît Besson's Léonore ID is recorded as 19800035/976/13122[19].
  • Benoît Besson's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0wfzh2q[20].
  • Benoît Besson's family name is recorded as Besson[21].
  • Benoît Besson's given name is recorded as Benoît[22].
  • Benoît Besson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Benoît Besson's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Benoit Antoine Marie Besson'}[24].
  • Benoît Besson's start of work period is recorded as +1940-00-00T00:00:00Z[25].
  • Benoît Besson's end of work period is recorded as +1940-00-00T00:00:00Z[26].
  • Benoît Besson's Prabook ID is recorded as 3541814[27].

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Origins and Family

Benoît Besson was born in Pomeys[2]. He was born on +1876-09-14T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Benoît Besson's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[9].

Career and Affiliations

Benoît Besson's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Benoît Besson received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[10].

Death and Burial

Benoît Besson died on +1969-07-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Benoît Besson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Benoît Besson born?

Benoît Besson's place of birth was Pomeys[2].

Where did Benoît Besson die?

Benoît Besson passed away in Paris[4].

What did Benoît Besson do for work?

Benoît Besson worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Benoît Besson go to school?

Benoît Besson was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[9].

What awards did Benoît Besson receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [17] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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