François Achille Bazaine

French general (1811-1888)
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François Achille Bazaine
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François Achille Bazaine

Summary

François Achille Bazaine is a human[1]. He was born in Versailles[2]. He was born on February 13, 1811[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on September 23, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • François Achille Bazaine was born in Versailles[2].
  • François Achille Bazaine passed away in Madrid[4].
  • François Achille Bazaine was born on February 13, 1811[3].
  • François Achille Bazaine died on September 23, 1888[5].
  • François Achille Bazaine is buried at San Justo Cemetery[10].
  • François Achille Bazaine was married to Josefa Peña Azcárate[11].
  • François Achille Bazaine held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was François Achille Bazaine's native language[13].
  • François Achille Bazaine worked as a politician[6].
  • François Achille Bazaine's professions included military officer[7].
  • François Achille Bazaine's professions included military personnel[8].
  • François Achille Bazaine held the position of Second Empire senator[14].
  • François Achille Bazaine received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • François Achille Bazaine received the Marshal of France[16].
  • François Achille Bazaine received the Médaille militaire[17].
  • François Achille Bazaine received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand[18].
  • François Achille Bazaine received the Commemorative medal of the 1859 Italian Campaign[19].
  • François Achille Bazaine received the Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy[20].
  • François Achille Bazaine is recorded as male[21].
  • François Achille Bazaine's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • François Achille Bazaine's military branch is recorded as French Army[23].
  • François Achille Bazaine's Commons category is recorded as François Achille Bazaine[24].
  • François Achille Bazaine's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • François Achille Bazaine's military, police or special rank is recorded as Marshal of France[26].
  • François Achille Bazaine's archives at is recorded as Archives nationales[27].

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Origins and Family

François Achille Bazaine's place of birth was Versailles[2]. He was born on February 13, 1811[3]. French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. François Achille Bazaine held the position of Second Empire senator[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Marshal of France[16], a military rank[30]; Médaille militaire[17], a medallion[31], in France[32], founded in 1852[33]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand[18], a grade of an order[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1811[36]; Commemorative medal of the 1859 Italian Campaign[19], a campaign medal[37], in France[38], founded in 1859[39]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy[20].

Personal Life

François Achille Bazaine was married to Josefa Peña Azcárate[11].

Death and Burial

François Achille Bazaine died on September 23, 1888[5]. He died in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at San Justo Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

François Achille Bazaine ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was François Achille Bazaine born?

François Achille Bazaine's place of birth was Versailles[2].

Where did François Achille Bazaine die?

François Achille Bazaine died in Madrid[4].

Who was François Achille Bazaine married to?

François Achille Bazaine's spouses include Josefa Peña Azcárate[11].

What did François Achille Bazaine do for work?

François Achille Bazaine worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did François Achille Bazaine receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[15], Marshal of France[16], Médaille militaire[17], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . senat.fr. Retrieved . 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
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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