François Fillon

prime minister of France (2007-2012)
Person human Q101410
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François Fillon, born on March 4, 1954, in Le Mans, is a French citizen with occupations as a politician, lawyer, and legislative assistant [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. He received his education at Le Mans University, Paris Descartes University, Château des Perrays, and Sciences Po [12]. Fillon has been married to Penelope Fillon since 1980 .

He served as Mayor of Sablé-sur-Sarthe from 1983 to 2001 and was a member of the general council from 1981 to 1998 [13][14]. Fillon was a Senator of the French Fifth Republic in 2004 and a member of the French National Assembly from 2012 to 2017 [15]. His honors include the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit, the Order of the Three Stars, the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, and the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms [13][14].

François Fillon

Summary

François Fillon is a human[1]. Born in Le Mans[2], he… he was born on March 4, 1954[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (998 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • François Fillon's place of birth was Le Mans[2].
  • François Fillon was born on March 4, 1954[3].
  • François Fillon's mother was Anne Fillon[7].
  • Among François Fillon's spouses was Penelope Fillon[8].
  • François Fillon held citizenship in France[9].
  • French was François Fillon's native language[10].
  • François Fillon worked as a politician[4].
  • François Fillon worked as a lawyer[5].
  • François Fillon held the position of municipal executive[11].
  • François Fillon was educated at Le Mans University[12].
  • François Fillon was educated at Paris Descartes University[13].
  • François Fillon was educated at Château des Perrays[14].
  • François Fillon was educated at Sciences Po[15].
  • François Fillon's education included a stint at Paris Cité University[16].
  • A notable work attributed to François Fillon is Q116063621[17].
  • François Fillon received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[18].
  • François Fillon received the Order of the Three Stars[19].
  • François Fillon received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[20].
  • François Fillon received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • François Fillon received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers[22].
  • François Fillon received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[23].
  • François Fillon was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24].
  • François Fillon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • François Fillon is recorded as male[26].
  • François Fillon's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

François Fillon's place of birth was Le Mans[2]. He was born on March 4, 1954[3]. His mother was Anne Fillon[7]. French was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at Le Mans University[12], a public university[28], in France[29], founded in 1977[30], headquartered in Le Mans[31]; Paris Descartes University[13], a public research university[32], in France[33], founded in 1971[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; Château des Perrays[14], a castle[36], in France[37]; Sciences Po[15], a public university[38], in France[39], founded in 1872[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; and Paris Cité University[16], a university in France[42], in France[43], founded in 2019[44], headquartered in Paris[45]. Academic degrees include Master of Laws[46] and diplôme d'études approfondies[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and lawyer[5]. François Fillon held the position of municipal executive[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to François Fillon is Q116063621[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[48], in France[49]; Order of the Three Stars[19], an order[50], in Latvia[51], founded in 1924[52]; Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[20], a grade of an order[53], in Japan[54], founded in 2003[55]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers[22], a grade of an order[58], in Japan[59], founded in 2003[60]; and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[23], a grade of an order[61], founded in 1955[62].

Personal Life

François Fillon was married to Penelope Fillon[8]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25]. He was affiliated with the The Republicans[63].

Why It Matters

François Fillon ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (998 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was François Fillon born?

François Fillon was born in Le Mans[2].

Who were François Fillon's parents?

François Fillon's mother was Anne Fillon[7].

Who was François Fillon married to?

François Fillon's spouses include Penelope Fillon[8].

What did François Fillon do for work?

François Fillon worked as politician[4] and lawyer[5].

Where did François Fillon go to school?

François Fillon was educated at Le Mans University[12], Paris Descartes University[13], Château des Perrays[14], and Sciences Po[15].

What awards did François Fillon receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[18], Order of the Three Stars[19], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[20], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].

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    Work location Paris
    Residence Pays de la Loire
    Occupation politician, lawyer, legislative assistant
    Position held member of the French National Assembly, Mayor of Sablé-sur-Sarthe, member of the general council +20
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    Nominated for 2016 The Republicans (France) presidential primary
    Member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
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