Géraud Duroc

French general, diplomat and politician (1772-1813)
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Géraud Duroc

Summary

Géraud Duroc is a human[1]. He was born in Pont-à-Mousson[2]. He was born on October 25, 1772[3]. He died in Markersdorf[4]. He died on May 23, 1813[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Géraud Duroc's place of birth was Pont-à-Mousson[2].
  • Géraud Duroc passed away in Markersdorf[4].
  • Géraud Duroc was born on October 25, 1772[3].
  • Géraud Duroc was born on January 1, 1772[11].
  • Géraud Duroc died on May 23, 1813[5].
  • Géraud Duroc died on January 1, 1813[12].
  • Géraud Duroc is buried at Cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides[13].
  • Géraud Duroc is buried at Pont-à-Mousson[14].
  • Géraud Duroc held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Géraud Duroc's native language[16].
  • Géraud Duroc worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Géraud Duroc worked as a politician[7].
  • Géraud Duroc worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Géraud Duroc worked as a military officer[9].
  • Géraud Duroc held the position of member of the Sénat conservateur[17].
  • Géraud Duroc held the position of Grand Marshal of the Palace[18].
  • Géraud Duroc held the position of ambassador[19].
  • Géraud Duroc received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Géraud Duroc received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[21].
  • Géraud Duroc is recorded as male[22].
  • Géraud Duroc's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Géraud Duroc's noble title is recorded as duke[24].
  • Géraud Duroc's Commons category is recorded as Géraud Christophe Michel Duroc[25].
  • Géraud Duroc's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[26].
  • Géraud Duroc's archives at is recorded as Archives nationales[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Géraud Duroc's place of birth was Pont-à-Mousson[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 25, 1772[3] and January 1, 1772[11]. French was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and military officer[9]. Positions held include member of the Sénat conservateur[17], a position[28], in French First Republic[29], founded in 1799[30]; Grand Marshal of the Palace[18], a position[31], in France[32]; and ambassador[19], a diplomatic rank[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[34], in France[35] and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 23, 1813[5] and January 1, 1813[12]. Géraud Duroc passed away in Markersdorf[4]. Recorded place of burial include Cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides[13] and Pont-à-Mousson[14].

Why It Matters

Géraud Duroc ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Géraud Duroc born?

Géraud Duroc's place of birth was Pont-à-Mousson[2].

Where did Géraud Duroc die?

Géraud Duroc died in Markersdorf[4].

What did Géraud Duroc do for work?

Géraud Duroc worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and military officer[9].

What awards did Géraud Duroc receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20] and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00856190
    Occupation diplomat, politician, military personnel +1
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Sex or gender male
    Place of birth Pont-à-Mousson
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