Christian de Castries

French general (1902–1991)
Person human Q710667
Christian de Castries
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Christian de Castries

Summary

Christian de Castries is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on August 11, 1902[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on July 29, 1991[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Christian de Castries's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Christian de Castries died in Paris[4].
  • Christian de Castries was born on August 11, 1902[3].
  • Christian de Castries died on July 29, 1991[5].
  • Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[8].
  • Christian de Castries's father was Q137396088[9].
  • Christian de Castries was married to Denise Schwob d'Héricourt[10].
  • Christian de Castries held citizenship in France[11].
  • Christian de Castries's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Christian de Castries received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Christian de Castries received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[13].
  • Christian de Castries received the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14].
  • Christian de Castries is recorded as male[15].
  • Christian de Castries's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Christian de Castries's family is recorded as House of Castries[17].
  • Christian de Castries's military branch is recorded as French Army[18].
  • Christian de Castries's Commons category is recorded as Christian De La Croix de Castries[19].
  • Christian de Castries's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[20].
  • Christian de Castries's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[21].
  • Christian de Castries was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Christian de Castries was part of the conflict First Indochina War[23].
  • Christian de Castries was part of the conflict Battle of Dien Bien Phu[24].
  • Christian de Castries's family name is recorded as de Castries[25].
  • Christian de Castries's given name is recorded as Christian[26].
  • Christian de Castries's allegiance is recorded as France[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Christian de Castries… he was born on August 11, 1902[3]. His father was Q137396088[9].

Career and Affiliations

Christian de Castries's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[13], a courage award[30], in France[31], founded in 1939[32]; and Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14], a military decoration[33], in France[34], founded in 1921[35].

Personal Life

Among Christian de Castries's spouses was Denise Schwob d'Héricourt[10].

Death and Burial

Christian de Castries died on July 29, 1991[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Passy Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Christian de Castries ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Christian de Castries born?

Christian de Castries's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Christian de Castries die?

Christian de Castries died in Paris[4].

Who were Christian de Castries's parents?

Christian de Castries's father was Q137396088[9].

Who was Christian de Castries married to?

Christian de Castries's spouses include Denise Schwob d'Héricourt[10].

What did Christian de Castries do for work?

Christian de Castries worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Christian de Castries receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[12], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[13], and Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . GeneaStar. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . GeneaStar. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Commander of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures
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