David Kessler

French official (1959-2020)
Person human Q3018191
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David Kessler

Summary

David Kessler is a human[1]. Born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1959[3]. He died in 3rd arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 3, 2020[5]. He worked as an official[6].

Key Facts

  • David Kessler was born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2].
  • David Kessler passed away in 3rd arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • David Kessler was born on February 24, 1959[3].
  • David Kessler died on February 3, 2020[5].
  • David Kessler's mother was Colette Kessler[7].
  • David Kessler was married to Sophie Kessler-Mesguich[8].
  • David Kessler held citizenship in France[9].
  • David Kessler's professions included official[6].
  • David Kessler held the position of Councillor of State[10].
  • David Kessler held the position of director of France culture[11].
  • David Kessler held the position of chief executive officer[12].
  • David Kessler held the position of chairperson[13].
  • David Kessler held the position of chairperson[14].
  • David Kessler held the position of chief executive officer[15].
  • David Kessler was employed by Huffington Post France[16].
  • David Kessler was educated at Lycée Condorcet[17].
  • David Kessler was educated at École normale supérieure de Saint-Cloud[18].
  • David Kessler was educated at École nationale d'administration[19].
  • David Kessler received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[20].
  • David Kessler received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[21].
  • David Kessler received the Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[22].
  • David Kessler is recorded as male[23].
  • David Kessler's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • David Kessler's family name is recorded as Q16871350[25].
  • David Kessler's given name is recorded as David[26].

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Origins and Family

David Kessler was born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2]. He was born on February 24, 1959[3]. His mother was Colette Kessler[7].

Education

Educated at Lycée Condorcet[17], an educational facility[27], in France[28], founded in 1803[29]; École normale supérieure de Saint-Cloud[18], a école normale supérieure[30], in France[31], founded in 1882[32]; and École nationale d'administration[19], a grande école[33], in France[34], founded in 1945[35], headquartered in Strasbourg[36].

Career and Affiliations

David Kessler's professions included official[6]. Among his employers was Huffington Post France[16]. Positions held include Councillor of State[10], a position[37], in France[38]; director of France culture[11]; chief executive officer[12], a corporate title[39]; chairperson[13], a type of position[40]; and deputy managing director[41], a position[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[20], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[21], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], a grade of an order[47], in France[48].

Personal Life

Among David Kessler's spouses was Sophie Kessler-Mesguich[8].

Death and Burial

David Kessler died on February 3, 2020[5]. He died in 3rd arrondissement of Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was David Kessler born?

Born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2], David Kessler…

Where did David Kessler die?

David Kessler died in 3rd arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were David Kessler's parents?

David Kessler's mother was Colette Kessler[7].

Who was David Kessler married to?

David Kessler's spouses include Sophie Kessler-Mesguich[8].

What did David Kessler do for work?

David Kessler worked as official[6].

Where did David Kessler go to school?

David Kessler was educated at Lycée Condorcet[17], École normale supérieure de Saint-Cloud[18], and École nationale d'administration[19].

What awards did David Kessler receive?

Honors received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[20], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[21], and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [41] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . lyon-normalesup.org. lyon-normalesup.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Q80900474. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Q80900474. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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