Gérard Araud

French diplomat
Person human Q1558943
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Gérard Araud

Summary

Gérard Araud is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marseille[2]. He was born on February 20, 1953[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Gérard Araud was born in Marseille[2].
  • Gérard Araud was born on February 20, 1953[3].
  • Gérard Araud held citizenship in France[6].
  • Gérard Araud worked as a diplomat[4].
  • Gérard Araud's education included a stint at École polytechnique[7].
  • Gérard Araud was educated at École nationale d'administration[8].
  • Gérard Araud was educated at ENSAE Paris[9].
  • Gérard Araud was educated at Sciences Po[10].
  • Gérard Araud's education included a stint at Lycée Thiers[11].
  • Gérard Araud received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Gérard Araud received the Ambassadeur de France[13].
  • Gérard Araud is recorded as male[14].
  • Gérard Araud's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Gérard Araud's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[16].
  • Gérard Araud's Commons category is recorded as Gérard Araud[17].
  • Gérard Araud's unmarried partner is recorded as Pascal Blondeau[18].
  • Gérard Araud's family name is recorded as Araud[19].
  • Gérard Araud's given name is recorded as Gérard[20].
  • Gérard Araud's described by source is recorded as Gérard Araud, le Quai luron[21].
  • Gérard Araud's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Gérard Araud's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Gérard Araud's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Gérard Araud'}[24].
  • Gérard Araud's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+80444'}[25].
  • Gérard Araud's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+67667'}[26].
  • Gérard Araud's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+92878'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Gérard Araud's place of birth was Marseille[2]. He was born on February 20, 1953[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[7], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31]; École nationale d'administration[8], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1945[34], headquartered in Strasbourg[35]; ENSAE Paris[9], a grande école[36], in France[37], founded in 1942[38]; Sciences Po[10], a public university[39], in France[40], founded in 1872[41], headquartered in Paris[42]; and Lycée Thiers[11], an educational facility[43], in France[44], founded in 1965[45].

Career and Affiliations

Gérard Araud's professions included diplomat[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[46], in France[47] and Ambassadeur de France[13], an award[48], in France[49].

Why It Matters

Gérard Araud ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Gérard Araud born?

Gérard Araud's place of birth was Marseille[2].

What did Gérard Araud do for work?

Gérard Araud worked as diplomat[4].

Where did Gérard Araud go to school?

Gérard Araud was educated at École polytechnique[7], École nationale d'administration[8], ENSAE Paris[9], and Sciences Po[10].

What awards did Gérard Araud receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[12] and Ambassadeur de France[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in France. wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . lavierose.fr. lavierose.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Légifrance. Retrieved . legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Libération. alamyimages.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Who's Who in France. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat
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  2. 8w ago · Savoytruffle79rm · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at École polytechnique, École nationale d'administration, ENSAE Paris +2
    Sexual orientation homosexuality
    Educated at
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