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Claude Simonet

president of the French Football Federation from 1994 to 2005
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Claude Simonet

Summary

Claude Simonet is a human[1]. Born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1930[3]. He passed away in Saint-Herblain[4]. He died on March 14, 2023[5]. He worked as an association football player[6], sports executive[7], functionary[8], and goalkeeper[9].

Key Facts

  • Claude Simonet was born in Mortagne-au-Perche[2].
  • Claude Simonet passed away in Saint-Herblain[4].
  • Claude Simonet was born on June 27, 1930[3].
  • Claude Simonet died on March 14, 2023[5].
  • Claude Simonet died on March 15, 2023[10].
  • Claude Simonet held citizenship in France[11].
  • Claude Simonet's professions included association football player[6].
  • Claude Simonet worked as a sports executive[7].
  • Claude Simonet worked as a functionary[8].
  • Claude Simonet worked as a goalkeeper[9].
  • Claude Simonet held the position of president[12].
  • Claude Simonet received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Claude Simonet received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[14].
  • Claude Simonet received the Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[15].
  • Claude Simonet is recorded as male[16].
  • Claude Simonet's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Claude Simonet's member of sports team is recorded as Le Mans F.C.[18].
  • Claude Simonet's member of sports team is recorded as France military national football team[19].
  • Claude Simonet's member of sports team is recorded as FC Nantes[20].
  • Claude Simonet's position played on team / speciality is recorded as goalkeeper[21].
  • Claude Simonet's sport is recorded as association football[22].
  • Claude Simonet's family name is recorded as Simonet[23].
  • Claude Simonet's given name is recorded as Claude[24].
  • Claude Simonet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Claude Simonet's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Claude Georges Simonet'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Claude Simonet's place of birth was Mortagne-au-Perche[2]. He was born on June 27, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include association football player[6], sports executive[7], functionary[8], and goalkeeper[9]. Claude Simonet held the position of president[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], a Q1499804[27], in France[28], founded in 1802[29]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[14], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[15], a grade of an order[32], in France[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 14, 2023[5] and March 15, 2023[10]. Claude Simonet passed away in Saint-Herblain[4].

FAQs

Where was Claude Simonet born?

Claude Simonet's place of birth was Mortagne-au-Perche[2].

Where did Claude Simonet die?

Claude Simonet passed away in Saint-Herblain[4].

What did Claude Simonet do for work?

Claude Simonet worked as association football player[6], sports executive[7], functionary[8], and goalkeeper[9].

What awards did Claude Simonet receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], Knight of the National Order of Merit[14], and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . fff.fr. fff.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . fff.fr. fff.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . lequipe.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 4
    Wikipedia languages → ['de', 'fr', 'it', 'mg']
    Date of death → +2023-03-14T00:00:00Z, +2023-03-15T00:00:00Z
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Mortagne-au-Perche
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    Date of birth → +1930-06-27T00:00:00Z
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