Charles Rigault de Genouilly

French admiral (1807-1873)
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Charles Rigault de Genouilly
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Charles Rigault de Genouilly

Summary

Charles Rigault de Genouilly is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rochefort[2]. He was born on April 12, 1807[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 4, 1873[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and Officer of the French Navy[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly's place of birth was Rochefort[2].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly passed away in Paris[4].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly was born on April 12, 1807[3].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly died on May 4, 1873[5].
  • Burial took place at Rochefort[9].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly held citizenship in France[10].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly's professions included Officer of the French Navy[7].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly held the position of Second Empire senator[11].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly held the position of Ministre de la Marine et des Colonies[12].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly held the position of Governor-General of French Indochina[13].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly held the position of Governor of French Cochinchina[14].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly held the position of Conseiller général de la Charente-Maritime[15].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly was educated at École polytechnique[16].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly received the Admiral of France[18].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly received the Médaille militaire[19].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly was a member of International Commission for the piercing of the isthmus of Suez[20].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly was a member of Conseil d'amirauté[21].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly was a member of Société Centrale de Sauvetage des Naufragés[22].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly's military branch is recorded as French Navy[25].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly's Commons category is recorded as Charles Rigault de Genouilly[26].
  • Charles Rigault de Genouilly's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Rigault de Genouilly was born in Rochefort[2]. He was born on April 12, 1807[3].

Education

Charles Rigault de Genouilly's education included a stint at École polytechnique[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and Officer of the French Navy[7]. Positions held include Second Empire senator[11], Ministre de la Marine et des Colonies[12], Governor-General of French Indochina[13], Governor of French Cochinchina[14], and Conseiller général de la Charente-Maritime[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Admiral of France[18], a Great Officers of the Crown of France[30], in France[31]; and Médaille militaire[19], a medallion[32], in France[33], founded in 1852[34].

Death and Burial

Charles Rigault de Genouilly died on May 4, 1873[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Rochefort[9].

Why It Matters

Charles Rigault de Genouilly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Charles Rigault de Genouilly born?

Charles Rigault de Genouilly was born in Rochefort[2].

Where did Charles Rigault de Genouilly die?

Charles Rigault de Genouilly passed away in Paris[4].

What did Charles Rigault de Genouilly do for work?

Charles Rigault de Genouilly worked as politician[6] and Officer of the French Navy[7].

Where did Charles Rigault de Genouilly go to school?

Charles Rigault de Genouilly was educated at École polytechnique[16].

What awards did Charles Rigault de Genouilly receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17], Admiral of France[18], and Médaille militaire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . senat.fr. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship France
    Participated in conflict Bombardment of Tourane, Crimean War, Cochinchina campaign
    Given name Charles
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