Francis Blanchard

French UN official (1916-2009)
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Francis Blanchard

Summary

Francis Blanchard is a human[1]. Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on +1916-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Morges[4]. He died on +2009-12-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and official[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis Blanchard was born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Francis Blanchard died in Morges[4].
  • Francis Blanchard was born on +1916-07-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Francis Blanchard died on +2009-12-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Francis Blanchard held citizenship in France[10].
  • Francis Blanchard's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Francis Blanchard's professions included politician[7].
  • Francis Blanchard worked as an official[8].
  • Francis Blanchard held the position of prefect[11].
  • Francis Blanchard held the position of Director-General of the International Labour Organization[12].
  • Among Francis Blanchard's employers was United Nations[13].
  • Francis Blanchard's education included a stint at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[14].
  • Francis Blanchard was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].
  • Francis Blanchard received the Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[16].
  • Francis Blanchard received the Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[17].
  • Francis Blanchard received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Francis Blanchard is recorded as male[19].
  • Francis Blanchard's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Francis Blanchard's family name is recorded as Blanchard[21].
  • Francis Blanchard's given name is recorded as Francis[22].
  • Francis Blanchard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Francis Blanchard's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Francis Joseph Camille Blanchard'}[24].
  • Francis Blanchard's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Francis Blanchard'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Francis Blanchard was born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1916-07-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[14], an academic institution[26], in France[27], founded in 1872[28] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], an educational facility[29], in France[30], founded in 1965[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and official[8]. Among Francis Blanchard's employers was United Nations[13]. Positions held include prefect[11], a public service in France[32], in France[33] and Director-General of the International Labour Organization[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[16], a grade of an order[34], in Australia[35]; Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[17], a grade of an order[36], in Poland[37]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[38], in France[39].

Death and Burial

Francis Blanchard died on +2009-12-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Morges[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Blanchard has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Francis Blanchard born?

Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], Francis Blanchard…

Where did Francis Blanchard die?

Francis Blanchard died in Morges[4].

What did Francis Blanchard do for work?

Francis Blanchard worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and official[8].

Where did Francis Blanchard go to school?

Francis Blanchard was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[14] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].

What awards did Francis Blanchard receive?

Honors received include Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia[16], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[17], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Australian Honours Search Facility. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . honours.pmc.gov.au. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . honours.pmc.gov.au. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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