Charles Lanrezac

French general (1852–1925)
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Charles Lanrezac
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Charles Lanrezac

Summary

Charles Lanrezac is a human[1]. He was born in Pointe-à-Pitre[2]. He was born on July 30, 1852[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on January 18, 1925[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pointe-à-Pitre[2], Charles Lanrezac…
  • Charles Lanrezac died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Charles Lanrezac was born on July 30, 1852[3].
  • Charles Lanrezac died on January 18, 1925[5].
  • Charles Lanrezac is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[8].
  • Charles Lanrezac is buried at Cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides[9].
  • Charles Lanrezac is buried at Vault of Governors[10].
  • Charles Lanrezac held citizenship in France[11].
  • Charles Lanrezac's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Charles Lanrezac's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].
  • Charles Lanrezac's education included a stint at Prytanée National Militaire[13].
  • Charles Lanrezac received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Charles Lanrezac received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Charles Lanrezac received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Charles Lanrezac received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Charles Lanrezac received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Charles Lanrezac received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[19].
  • Charles Lanrezac is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles Lanrezac's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles Lanrezac's military branch is recorded as infantry[22].
  • Charles Lanrezac's Commons category is recorded as Charles Lanrezac[23].
  • Charles Lanrezac's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general[24].
  • Charles Lanrezac's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[25].
  • Charles Lanrezac was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[26].
  • Charles Lanrezac was part of the conflict World War I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Lanrezac's place of birth was Pointe-à-Pitre[2]. He was born on July 30, 1852[3].

Education

Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1802[30], headquartered in Guer[31] and Prytanée National Militaire[13], a military school[32], in France[33], founded in 1604[34].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Lanrezac worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[19], a grade of an order[45], in Belgium[46].

Death and Burial

Charles Lanrezac died on January 18, 1925[5]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. Recorded place of burial include Montmartre Cemetery[8], Cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides[9], and Vault of Governors[10].

Why It Matters

Charles Lanrezac ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Charles Lanrezac born?

Charles Lanrezac's place of birth was Pointe-à-Pitre[2].

Where did Charles Lanrezac die?

Charles Lanrezac died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Charles Lanrezac do for work?

Charles Lanrezac worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Charles Lanrezac go to school?

Charles Lanrezac was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12] and Prytanée National Militaire[13].

What awards did Charles Lanrezac receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Neuilly-sur-Seine
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