François Anthoine

French army general during World War I (1860–1944)
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François Anthoine
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Summary

François Anthoine was born on February 28, 1860[1], in Le Mans[2]. He died on December 25, 1944[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Émile Anthoine[8]
  • Country of citizenship: France[9]
  • Educated at: École polytechnique[10]
  • Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[11], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Military branch: French Army[14]
  • Commons category: François Anthoine[15]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[16]
  • Archives at: Defence Historical Service[17]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[18]
  • Family name: Anthoine[19]
  • Given name: François[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[21]
  • Name in native language: François Anthoine[22]
  • Start of work period: 1880[23]
  • End of work period: 1921[24]

Why It Matters

François Anthoine has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was François Anthoine born?

François Anthoine was born in Le Mans[2].

Where did François Anthoine die?

François Anthoine passed away in Paris[4].

Who were François Anthoine's parents?

François Anthoine's father was Émile Anthoine[8].

What did François Anthoine do for work?

François Anthoine worked as a military officer[5] and military personnel[6].

Where did François Anthoine go to school?

François Anthoine was educated at École polytechnique[10].

What awards did François Anthoine receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[11] and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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