Edgar Faure

French politician (1908-1988)
Person human Q327013
Edgar Faure
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Edgar Faure

Summary

Edgar Faure is a human[1]. Born in Béziers[2], he… he was born on August 18, 1908[3]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 30, 1988[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], legal historian[8], writer[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edgar Faure was born in Béziers[2].
  • Edgar Faure died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Edgar Faure was born on August 18, 1908[3].
  • Edgar Faure died on March 30, 1988[5].
  • Edgar Faure is buried at Passy Cemetery[12].
  • Among Edgar Faure's spouses was Lucie Faure[13].
  • Edgar Faure held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Edgar Faure's native language[15].
  • Edgar Faure's professions included politician[6].
  • Edgar Faure worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Edgar Faure worked as a legal historian[8].
  • Edgar Faure's professions included writer[9].
  • Edgar Faure worked as a lawyer[10].
  • Edgar Faure held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • Edgar Faure held the position of Senator of the French Fifth Republic[17].
  • Edgar Faure held the position of President of the Council[18].
  • Edgar Faure held the position of senator of the Community[19].
  • Edgar Faure held the position of president of the French National Assembly[20].
  • Edgar Faure held the position of President of the Council[21].
  • Edgar Faure's education included a stint at Paris Law Faculty[22].
  • Edgar Faure was educated at École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[23].
  • Edgar Faure's education included a stint at Henri IV high school in Béziers[24].
  • Edgar Faure was educated at Lycée Voltaire[25].
  • Edgar Faure received the Concours général[26].
  • Edgar Faure received the Prix Cazes[27].

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Origins and Family

Edgar Faure was born in Béziers[2]. He was born on August 18, 1908[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Paris Law Faculty[22], École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[23], Henri IV high school in Béziers[24], and Lycée Voltaire[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], legal historian[8], writer[9], and lawyer[10]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[16], a position[28], in France[29], founded in 1789[30]; Senator of the French Fifth Republic[17], a position[31], in France[32]; President of the Council[18], a position[33], in France[34]; senator of the Community[19], a position[35], in France[36]; president of the French National Assembly[20]; and Member of the European Parliament[37], a member of parliament[38], founded in 1979[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Concours général[26], Prix Cazes[27], and Pierre Lafue Prize[40].

Personal Life

Among Edgar Faure's spouses was Lucie Faure[13]. Political affiliations include Rally for the Republic[41], Union of Democrats for the Republic[42], and Radical-Socialist and Radical Republican Party[43].

Death and Burial

Edgar Faure died on March 30, 1988[5]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Edgar Faure ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Edgar Faure born?

Edgar Faure was born in Béziers[2].

Where did Edgar Faure die?

Edgar Faure died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Edgar Faure married to?

Edgar Faure's spouses include Lucie Faure[13].

What did Edgar Faure do for work?

Edgar Faure worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], legal historian[8], writer[9], and lawyer[10].

Where did Edgar Faure go to school?

Edgar Faure was educated at Paris Law Faculty[22], École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[23], Henri IV high school in Béziers[24], and Lycée Voltaire[25].

What awards did Edgar Faure receive?

Honors received include Concours général[26], Prix Cazes[27], and Pierre Lafue Prize[40].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [37] . Members of the European Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [41] . wikidata.org.
  17. [42] . wikidata.org.
  18. [43] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [40] . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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