Gérard Leman

Belgian general (1851–1920)
Person human Q277876
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Gérard Leman

Summary

Gérard Leman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liège[2]. He was born on January 8, 1851[3]. He passed away in Liège[4]. He died on October 17, 1920[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Gérard Leman's place of birth was Liège[2].
  • Gérard Leman died in Liège[4].
  • Gérard Leman was born on January 8, 1851[3].
  • Gérard Leman died on October 17, 1920[5].
  • Burial took place at Ixelles Cemetery[8].
  • Gérard Leman held citizenship in Belgium[9].
  • Gérard Leman's professions included military officer[6].
  • Gérard Leman's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy[10].
  • Gérard Leman received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11].
  • Gérard Leman received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[12].
  • Gérard Leman received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].
  • Gérard Leman received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14].
  • Gérard Leman received the Croix de guerre[15].
  • Gérard Leman received the Order of the Star of Romania[16].
  • Gérard Leman is recorded as male[17].
  • Gérard Leman's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gérard Leman's noble title is recorded as count[19].
  • Gérard Leman's Commons category is recorded as Gérard Leman[20].
  • Gérard Leman's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • Gérard Leman's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[22].
  • Gérard Leman was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Gérard Leman was part of the conflict Battle of Liège[24].
  • Gérard Leman's family name is recorded as Leman[25].
  • Gérard Leman's given name is recorded as Gérard[26].
  • Gérard Leman's work location is recorded as Liège[27].

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Origins and Family

Gérard Leman's place of birth was Liège[2]. He was born on January 8, 1851[3].

Education

Gérard Leman's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy[10].

Career and Affiliations

Gérard Leman worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[12], a grade of an order[30], in Belgium[31]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14], a courage award[34], in France[35], founded in 1915[36]; Croix de guerre[15], a courage award[37], in Belgium[38], founded in 1915[39]; and Order of the Star of Romania[16], an order[40], in Romania[41], founded in 1864[42].

Death and Burial

Gérard Leman died on October 17, 1920[5]. He passed away in Liège[4]. Burial took place at Ixelles Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Gérard Leman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Gérard Leman born?

Gérard Leman's place of birth was Liège[2].

Where did Gérard Leman die?

Gérard Leman died in Liège[4].

What did Gérard Leman do for work?

Gérard Leman worked as military officer[6].

Where did Gérard Leman go to school?

Gérard Leman was educated at Royal Military Academy[10].

What awards did Gérard Leman receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[12], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[13], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. 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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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