François Certain de Canrobert

French General, Marshal of France (1809–1895)
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François Certain de Canrobert

Summary

François Certain de Canrobert is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Céré[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1809[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 28, 1895[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint-Céré[2], François Certain de Canrobert…
  • François Certain de Canrobert passed away in Paris[4].
  • François Certain de Canrobert was born on June 27, 1809[3].
  • François Certain de Canrobert died on January 28, 1895[5].
  • François Certain de Canrobert died on January 28, 1896[10].
  • François Certain de Canrobert is buried at Vault of Governors[11].
  • François Certain de Canrobert's father was Antoine Certain[12].
  • François Certain de Canrobert held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was François Certain de Canrobert's native language[14].
  • François Certain de Canrobert worked as a politician[6].
  • François Certain de Canrobert worked as a military officer[7].
  • François Certain de Canrobert worked as a military personnel[8].
  • François Certain de Canrobert held the position of Second Empire senator[15].
  • François Certain de Canrobert held the position of senator of the French Third Republic[16].
  • François Certain de Canrobert was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17].
  • François Certain de Canrobert received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • François Certain de Canrobert received the Marshal of France[19].
  • François Certain de Canrobert received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20].
  • François Certain de Canrobert received the Order of the Black Eagle[21].
  • François Certain de Canrobert received the Médaille militaire[22].
  • François Certain de Canrobert received the Order of St. Andrew[23].
  • François Certain de Canrobert is recorded as male[24].
  • François Certain de Canrobert's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • François Certain de Canrobert's military branch is recorded as French Army[26].
  • François Certain de Canrobert's Commons category is recorded as François Certain de Canrobert[27].

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Origins and Family

François Certain de Canrobert's place of birth was Saint-Céré[2]. He was born on June 27, 1809[3]. His father was Antoine Certain[12]. French was his native language[14].

Education

François Certain de Canrobert was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include Second Empire senator[15] and senator of the French Third Republic[16], a position[28], in France[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Marshal of France[19], a military rank[32]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; Order of the Black Eagle[21], an order[36], in Kingdom of Prussia[37], founded in 1701[38]; Médaille militaire[22], a medallion[39], in France[40], founded in 1852[41]; and Order of St. Andrew[23], an order[42], in Russian Empire[43], founded in 1698[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 28, 1895[5] and January 28, 1896[10]. François Certain de Canrobert died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Vault of Governors[11].

Why It Matters

François Certain de Canrobert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was François Certain de Canrobert born?

François Certain de Canrobert's place of birth was Saint-Céré[2].

Where did François Certain de Canrobert die?

François Certain de Canrobert died in Paris[4].

Who were François Certain de Canrobert's parents?

François Certain de Canrobert's father was Antoine Certain[12].

What did François Certain de Canrobert do for work?

François Certain de Canrobert worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did François Certain de Canrobert go to school?

François Certain de Canrobert was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17].

What awards did François Certain de Canrobert receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Marshal of France[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], and Order of the Black Eagle[21].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . senat.fr. wikidata.org.

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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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