Charles Cousin-Montauban

French general and statesman (1796-1878)
Person human Q707195
Charles Cousin-Montauban
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Charles Cousin-Montauban

Summary

Charles Cousin-Montauban is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1796[3]. He passed away in Versailles[4]. He died on January 8, 1878[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Cousin-Montauban's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban died in Versailles[4].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban was born on June 24, 1796[3].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban died on January 8, 1878[5].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban is buried at Auteuil Cemetery[10].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Charles Cousin-Montauban's native language[12].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban's professions included military officer[7].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban held the position of Minister of War[13].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban held the position of Second Empire senator[14].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban held the position of head of government of France[15].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban received the Médaille militaire[21].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban is recorded as male[22].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban's noble title is recorded as count[24].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban was affiliated with the Bonapartism[25].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban's Commons category is recorded as Charles Cousin-Montauban[26].
  • Charles Cousin-Montauban's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Charles Cousin-Montauban… he was born on June 24, 1796[3]. French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include Minister of War[13], a position[28], in France[29]; Second Empire senator[14]; and head of government of France[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; and Médaille militaire[21], a medallion[40], in France[41], founded in 1852[42].

Personal Life

Charles Cousin-Montauban was affiliated with the Bonapartism[25].

Death and Burial

Charles Cousin-Montauban died on January 8, 1878[5]. He passed away in Versailles[4]. Burial took place at Auteuil Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Charles Cousin-Montauban ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Charles Cousin-Montauban born?

Born in Paris[2], Charles Cousin-Montauban…

Where did Charles Cousin-Montauban die?

Charles Cousin-Montauban passed away in Versailles[4].

What did Charles Cousin-Montauban do for work?

Charles Cousin-Montauban worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did Charles Cousin-Montauban receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . senat.fr. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . senat.fr. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer, military personnel
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    Occupation politician, military officer, military personnel
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    Award received
    Award received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Legion of Honour +3
    Place of burial Auteuil Cemetery
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