Dominique Decherf

French diplomat and writer
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Dominique Decherf

Summary

Dominique Decherf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Armentières[2]. He was born on +1948-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4], non-fiction writer[5], and historian[6].

Key Facts

  • Dominique Decherf's place of birth was Armentières[2].
  • Dominique Decherf was born on +1948-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Dominique Decherf was born on +1948-09-17T00:00:00Z[7].
  • Among Dominique Decherf's spouses was Korotimi Dao[8].
  • Dominique Decherf held citizenship in France[9].
  • Dominique Decherf's professions included diplomat[4].
  • Dominique Decherf's professions included non-fiction writer[5].
  • Dominique Decherf's professions included historian[6].
  • Dominique Decherf held the position of ambassador of France to Rwanda[10].
  • Dominique Decherf held the position of ambassador of France to Djibouti[11].
  • Dominique Decherf held the position of Consul General of France in Chicago[12].
  • Dominique Decherf held the position of president[13].
  • Dominique Decherf was educated at Sciences Po[14].
  • Dominique Decherf was educated at Université de Lille. Faculté de droit[15].
  • Dominique Decherf was educated at Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[16].
  • Dominique Decherf was educated at School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17].
  • Dominique Decherf received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[18].
  • Dominique Decherf received the Concours général[19].
  • Dominique Decherf is recorded as male[20].
  • Dominique Decherf's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Dominique Decherf's family name is recorded as Decherf[22].
  • Dominique Decherf's given name is recorded as Dominique[23].
  • Dominique Decherf studied under Émile Poulat[24].
  • Dominique Decherf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Dominique Decherf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Dominique Decherf's place of birth was Armentières[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1948-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1948-09-17T00:00:00Z[7].

Education

Educated at Sciences Po[14], a public university[27], in France[28], founded in 1872[29], headquartered in Paris[30]; Université de Lille. Faculté de droit[15], a faculty of law[31], in France[32]; Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[16], a university[33], in France[34], founded in 1669[35], headquartered in Paris[36]; and School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17], a public university[37], in France[38], founded in 1975[39], headquartered in Paris[40]. Dominique Decherf studied under Émile Poulat[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4], non-fiction writer[5], and historian[6]. Positions held include ambassador of France to Rwanda[10]; ambassador of France to Djibouti[11], a position[41], in Djibouti[42]; Consul General of France in Chicago[12]; and president[13], a position[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[44], in France[45] and Concours général[19], a recurring event[46], in France[47], founded in 1747[48].

Personal Life

Dominique Decherf was married to Korotimi Dao[8].

FAQs

Where was Dominique Decherf born?

Born in Armentières[2], Dominique Decherf…

Who was Dominique Decherf married to?

Dominique Decherf's spouses include Korotimi Dao[8].

What did Dominique Decherf do for work?

Dominique Decherf worked as diplomat[4], non-fiction writer[5], and historian[6].

Where did Dominique Decherf go to school?

Dominique Decherf was educated at Sciences Po[14], Université de Lille. Faculté de droit[15], Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[16], and School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[17].

What awards did Dominique Decherf receive?

Honors received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[18] and Concours général[19].

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  17. [18] . Annuaire diplomatique et consulaire de la République française. wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Persée. wikidata.org.
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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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