Christophe Soglo

Beninese politician (1909-1983)
Person human Q878897
Christophe Soglo
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Christophe Soglo

Summary

Christophe Soglo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Abomey[2]. He was born on June 28, 1909[3]. He passed away in Cotonou[4]. He died on October 7, 1983[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Abomey[2], Christophe Soglo…
  • Christophe Soglo died in Cotonou[4].
  • Christophe Soglo was born on June 28, 1909[3].
  • Christophe Soglo died on October 7, 1983[5].
  • Christophe Soglo held citizenship in Benin[9].
  • Christophe Soglo worked as a politician[6].
  • Christophe Soglo's professions included military officer[7].
  • Christophe Soglo held the position of President of Dahomey[10].
  • Christophe Soglo held the position of President of Dahomey[11].
  • Christophe Soglo held the position of Minister of the Interior of Benin[12].
  • Christophe Soglo received the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[13].
  • Christophe Soglo received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Christophe Soglo received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Christophe Soglo received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Christophe Soglo received the Commander of the National Order of Benin[17].
  • Christophe Soglo is recorded as male[18].
  • Christophe Soglo's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Christophe Soglo's military branch is recorded as French Army[20].
  • Christophe Soglo's military branch is recorded as Benin Armed Forces[21].
  • Christophe Soglo's Commons category is recorded as Christophe Soglo[22].
  • Christophe Soglo's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[23].
  • Christophe Soglo was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Christophe Soglo was part of the conflict First Indochina War[25].
  • Christophe Soglo's given name is recorded as Christophe[26].
  • Christophe Soglo's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[27].

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Origins and Family

Christophe Soglo was born in Abomey[2]. He was born on June 28, 1909[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include President of Dahomey[10] and Minister of the Interior of Benin[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[13], a military decoration[28], in France[29], founded in 1921[30]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; and Commander of the National Order of Benin[17].

Death and Burial

Christophe Soglo died on October 7, 1983[5]. He passed away in Cotonou[4].

Why It Matters

Christophe Soglo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Christophe Soglo born?

Christophe Soglo was born in Abomey[2].

Where did Christophe Soglo die?

Christophe Soglo died in Cotonou[4].

What did Christophe Soglo do for work?

Christophe Soglo worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Christophe Soglo receive?

Honors received include Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Historical Dictionary of Benin. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Historical Dictionary of Benin. senat.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . sgg.gouv.bj. sgg.gouv.bj. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Historical Dictionary of Benin. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Historical Dictionary of Benin. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Historical Dictionary of Benin. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . decree. sgg.gouv.bj. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Historical Dictionary of Benin. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . decree. sgg.gouv.bj. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . decree. sgg.gouv.bj. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Historical Dictionary of Benin. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Historical Dictionary of Benin. 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
  9. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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