François Darlan
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Summary
François Darlan was born on August 7, 1881[1], in Nérac[2]. He died on December 24, 1942[3], in Algiers[4]. He worked as a politician[5], naval officer[6], admiral[7], and foreign minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76,753 views/month, #6,814 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Jean-Baptiste Darlan[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Position held: Deputy Prime Minister of France[12]
- Educated at: École Navale[13]
- Award received: Order of the Francisque[14], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Dardanelles campaign medal[16], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17], Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Médaille militaire[21], Victory Medal[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: independent politician[24]
- Killed by: Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle[25]
- Military branch: French Navy[26]
- Commons category: François Darlan[27]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[28]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[29], World War II[30]
- Family name: Darlan[31]
- Given name: François[32]
- Manner of death: homicide[33]
- Participant in: WWII Axis collaboration in France[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[35]
- Name in native language: François Darlan[36]
- Different from: Joseph Darnand[37]
- Start of work period: 1902[38]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[39]
Why It Matters
François Darlan has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was François Darlan born?
François Darlan was born in Nérac[2].
Where did François Darlan die?
François Darlan passed away in Algiers[4].
Who were François Darlan's parents?
François Darlan's father was Jean-Baptiste Darlan[10].
What did François Darlan do for work?
François Darlan worked as a politician[5], naval officer[6], admiral[7], and foreign minister[8].
Where did François Darlan go to school?
François Darlan was educated at École Navale[13].
What awards did François Darlan receive?
Honors received include Order of the Francisque[14], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Dardanelles campaign medal[16], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17].