Benoît Morain

French official (1864–1938)
Person human Q51049624
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Benoît Morain

Summary

Benoît Morain is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charolles[2]. He was born on December 3, 1864[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on December 24, 1938[5]. He worked as an official[6].

Key Facts

  • Benoît Morain was born in Charolles[2].
  • Benoît Morain died in Paris[4].
  • Benoît Morain was born on December 3, 1864[3].
  • Benoît Morain died on December 24, 1938[5].
  • Benoît Morain held citizenship in France[7].
  • Benoît Morain worked as an official[6].
  • Benoît Morain held the position of Prefect of Haute-Vienne[8].
  • Benoît Morain held the position of Prefect of Nord[9].
  • Benoît Morain held the position of Prefect of Indre[10].
  • Benoît Morain held the position of Prefect of Seine-Maritime[11].
  • Benoît Morain held the position of Prefect of Somme[12].
  • Benoît Morain held the position of Prefect of Police of Paris[13].
  • Benoît Morain was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[14].
  • Benoît Morain received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Benoît Morain received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Benoît Morain received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Benoît Morain is recorded as male[18].
  • Benoît Morain's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Benoît Morain's Commons category is recorded as Benoît Alfred Morain[20].
  • Benoît Morain's family name is recorded as Morain[21].
  • Benoît Morain's given name is recorded as Benoît[22].
  • Benoît Morain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Charolles[2], Benoît Morain… he was born on December 3, 1864[3].

Education

Benoît Morain's education included a stint at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[14].

Career and Affiliations

Benoît Morain worked as an official[6]. Positions held include Prefect of Haute-Vienne[8], a position[24], in France[25]; Prefect of Nord[9], a position[26], in France[27]; Prefect of Indre[10], a position[28], in France[29]; Prefect of Seine-Maritime[11], a position[30], in France[31]; Prefect of Somme[12], a position[32], in France[33]; and Prefect of Police of Paris[13], a position[34], in France[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[40], in France[41].

Death and Burial

Benoît Morain died on December 24, 1938[5]. He died in Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Benoît Morain born?

Born in Charolles[2], Benoît Morain…

Where did Benoît Morain die?

Benoît Morain passed away in Paris[4].

What did Benoît Morain do for work?

Benoît Morain worked as official[6].

Where did Benoît Morain go to school?

Benoît Morain was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[14].

What awards did Benoît Morain receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Family name Morain
    Educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques
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