Célestin Hennion

French head of the Prefecture of Police (1862–1915)
Person human Q3010083
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Célestin Hennion

Summary

Célestin Hennion is a human[1]. He was born in Gommegnies[2]. He was born on September 8, 1862[3]. He passed away in Sainte-Adresse[4]. He died on March 14, 1915[5]. He worked as a police officer[6] and official[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (391 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gommegnies[2], Célestin Hennion…
  • Célestin Hennion died in Sainte-Adresse[4].
  • Célestin Hennion was born on September 8, 1862[3].
  • Célestin Hennion died on March 14, 1915[5].
  • Célestin Hennion held citizenship in France[9].
  • Célestin Hennion's professions included police officer[6].
  • Célestin Hennion worked as an official[7].
  • Célestin Hennion held the position of Prefect of Police of Paris[10].
  • Célestin Hennion received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[11].
  • Célestin Hennion received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[12].
  • Célestin Hennion is recorded as male[13].
  • Célestin Hennion's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Célestin Hennion's Commons category is recorded as Célestin Hennion[15].
  • The cause of death was cancer[16].
  • Célestin Hennion's family name is recorded as Hennion[17].
  • Célestin Hennion's given name is recorded as Célestin[18].
  • Célestin Hennion's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Célestin Hennion's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[20].
  • Célestin Hennion's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Célestin Hennion'}[21].

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Origins and Family

Célestin Hennion's place of birth was Gommegnies[2]. He was born on September 8, 1862[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include police officer[6] and official[7]. Célestin Hennion held the position of Prefect of Police of Paris[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], a grade of an order[22], in France[23] and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[12], a grade of an order[24], in United Kingdom[25].

Death and Burial

Célestin Hennion died on March 14, 1915[5]. He passed away in Sainte-Adresse[4]. The cause of death was cancer[16].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Célestin Hennion include Allée Célestin-Hennion[26], an avenue[27], in France[28].

Why It Matters

Célestin Hennion ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (391 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Entities named for him include Allée Célestin-Hennion[26], an avenue[27], in France[28].

FAQs

Where was Célestin Hennion born?

Célestin Hennion's place of birth was Gommegnies[2].

Where did Célestin Hennion die?

Célestin Hennion died in Sainte-Adresse[4].

What did Célestin Hennion do for work?

Célestin Hennion worked as police officer[6] and official[7].

What awards did Célestin Hennion receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[11] and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[12].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Gommegnies
    Manner of death natural causes
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Position held Prefect of Police of Paris
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