Édouard Balladur

91st Prime Minister of France (1929–2026)
Person human Q12959
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Édouard Balladur

Summary

Édouard Balladur is a human[1]. He was born in İzmir[2]. He was born on May 2, 1929[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on August 31, 2026[5]. He worked as an economist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (786 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Édouard Balladur's place of birth was İzmir[2].
  • Édouard Balladur died in Paris[4].
  • Édouard Balladur was born on May 2, 1929[3].
  • Édouard Balladur died on August 31, 2026[5].
  • Édouard Balladur is buried at Passy Cemetery[9].
  • Édouard Balladur was married to Q141243855[10].
  • Édouard Balladur held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Édouard Balladur's native language[12].
  • Édouard Balladur is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[13].
  • Édouard Balladur worked as an economist[6].
  • Édouard Balladur worked as a politician[7].
  • Édouard Balladur's field of work was politics[14].
  • Édouard Balladur held the position of Prime Minister of France[15].
  • Édouard Balladur held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • Édouard Balladur held the position of member of the regional council of Île-de-France[17].
  • Édouard Balladur held the position of Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry[18].
  • Édouard Balladur held the position of General secretary of the Presidency of the Republic[19].
  • Édouard Balladur held the position of member of the French National Assembly[20].
  • Among Édouard Balladur's employers was Conseil d'État[21].
  • Among Édouard Balladur's employers was Cabinet du Premier ministre[22].
  • Among Édouard Balladur's employers was Q3123086[23].
  • Among Édouard Balladur's employers was Q141244002[24].
  • Édouard Balladur's education included a stint at Lycée Thiers[25].
  • Édouard Balladur was educated at École nationale d'administration[26].
  • Édouard Balladur's education included a stint at Sciences Po[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Édouard Balladur's place of birth was İzmir[2]. He was born on May 2, 1929[3]. He is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[13]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Lycée Thiers[25], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; École nationale d'administration[26], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1945[33], headquartered in Strasbourg[34]; Sciences Po[27], a public university[35], in France[36], founded in 1872[37], headquartered in Paris[38]; and Paul Cézanne University[39], a university in France[40], in France[41], founded in 1973[42], headquartered in Aix-en-Provence[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6] and politician[7]. Édouard Balladur's field of work was politics[14]. Employers include Conseil d'État[21], a Council of state[44], in France[45], founded in 1799[46], headquartered in Palais-Royal[47]; Cabinet du Premier ministre[22], a ministerial council[48], in France[49]; Q3123086[23]; and Q141244002[24]. Positions held include Prime Minister of France[15], a public office[50], in France[51], founded in 1958[52]; member of the French National Assembly[16], a position[53], in France[54], founded in 1789[55]; member of the regional council of Île-de-France[17], a position[56]; Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry[18], a position[57], in France[58]; General secretary of the Presidency of the Republic[19], a public office[59], in France[60]; and Assistant Secretary General of the Presidency of the French Republic[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[63], Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[64], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[65], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[66], and Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[67].

Personal Life

Édouard Balladur was married to Q141243855[10]. His religion is recorded as Armenian Catholic Church[68]. Political affiliations include Union for a Popular Movement[69], a political party[70], in France[71], founded in 2002[72], headquartered in Paris[73]; Rally for the Republic[74], a political party[75], in France[76], founded in 1976[77], headquartered in Paris[78]; Union for the New Republic[79], a political party[80], in France[81], founded in 1958[82], headquartered in Paris[83]; and Union of Democrats for the Republic[84], a political party[85], in France[86], founded in 1967[87], headquartered in rue de Lille[88].

Death and Burial

Édouard Balladur died on August 31, 2026[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Passy Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Édouard Balladur ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (786 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]

FAQs

Where was Édouard Balladur born?

Édouard Balladur's place of birth was İzmir[2].

Where did Édouard Balladur die?

Édouard Balladur passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Édouard Balladur married to?

Édouard Balladur's spouses include Q141243855[10].

What did Édouard Balladur do for work?

Édouard Balladur worked as economist[6] and politician[7].

Where did Édouard Balladur go to school?

Édouard Balladur was educated at Lycée Thiers[25], École nationale d'administration[26], Sciences Po[27], and Paul Cézanne University[39].

What awards did Édouard Balladur receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[63], Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[64], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[65].

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  1. 13d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id Balladur-3
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  2. 14d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work politics
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  3. 16d ago · BluestBelle · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Passy Cemetery
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  4. 17d ago · Tfmorris1 · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ipa transcription edwaʁ baladyʁ
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  5. 18d ago · Fryed-peach · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 18d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Conseil d'État, Cabinet du Premier ministre, Q3123086 +1
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  7. 18d ago · PAC2 · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Wikidata description 91st Prime Minister of France (1929–2026)
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  8. 19d ago · PAC2 · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Prime Minister of France, member of the French National Assembly, member of the regional council of Île-de-France +5
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  9. 19d ago · CedarForest14 · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 19d ago · Marima · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Prime Minister of France, member of the French National Assembly, member of the regional council of Île-de-France +5
    Member of political party Union for a Popular Movement, Rally for the Republic, Union for the New Republic +1
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  11. 19d ago · PAC2 · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit, Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria +7
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  12. 19d ago · 1000mm · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 20d ago · Slasher-fun · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  14. 6w ago · ערן · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  15. 16w ago · Pyb en résidence · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit, Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria +7
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  16. 16w ago · Kwayst · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  17. 19w ago · Fotis A. · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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