Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin

French admiral (1796-1864)
Person human Q722983
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Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin

Summary

Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin is a human[1]. He was born in Pont-l'Évêque[2]. He was born on September 2, 1796[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 16, 1864[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin was born in Pont-l'Évêque[2].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin died in Paris[4].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin was born on September 2, 1796[3].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin died on January 16, 1864[5].
  • Burial took place at Vault of Governors[9].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's native language[11].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's professions included politician[6].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin worked as a naval officer[7].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin held the position of Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin held the position of Second Empire senator[13].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin held the position of Minister of the French Navy[14].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin held the position of Ministre de la Marine et des Colonies[15].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin held the position of Maritime prefect of Toulon‎[16].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin received the Saint Helena Medal[18].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin received the Admiral of France[19].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin is recorded as male[20].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's military branch is recorded as French Navy[22].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand Hamelin[23].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of France[24].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[25].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's family name is recorded as Hamelin[26].
  • Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's place of birth was Pont-l'Évêque[2]. He was born on September 2, 1796[3]. French was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Positions held include Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour[12], a position[28], in France[29]; Second Empire senator[13]; Minister of the French Navy[14], a position[30], in France[31]; Ministre de la Marine et des Colonies[15]; and Maritime prefect of Toulon‎[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Saint Helena Medal[18], a campaign medal[34], in France[35], founded in 1857[36]; and Admiral of France[19], a Great Officers of the Crown of France[37], in France[38].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin died on January 16, 1864[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Vault of Governors[9].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin born?

Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin's place of birth was Pont-l'Évêque[2].

Where did Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin die?

Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin died in Paris[4].

What did Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin do for work?

Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

What awards did Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17], Saint Helena Medal[18], and Admiral of France[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . senat.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . senat.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank Admiral of France
    Place of death Paris
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