Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine

Prime Minister of Luxembourg (1787-1871)
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Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine
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Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine

Summary

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine is a human[1]. He was born in Luxembourg[2]. He was born on January 6, 1787[3]. He passed away in Luxembourg[4]. He died on February 11, 1871[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Luxembourg[2], Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine…
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine died in Luxembourg[4].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine was born on January 6, 1787[3].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine died on February 11, 1871[5].
  • Among Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's spouses was Joséphine Francq[10].
  • A child of Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine was Edmond de la Fontaine[11].
  • A child of Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine was Alphonse de la Fontaine[12].
  • A child of Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine was Léon de la Fontaine[13].
  • A child of Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine was Prosper de La Fontaine[14].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine held citizenship in Luxembourg[15].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's professions included politician[7].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine held the position of Prime Minister of Luxembourg[16].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine held the position of governor[17].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine held the position of president of the Council of State[18].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine held the position of Administrator-general for Justice[19].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine held the position of Member of the Council of State[20].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's education included a stint at Athénée de Luxembourg[21].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[24].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine is recorded as male[25].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's family is recorded as Q61224769[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Luxembourg[2], Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine… he was born on January 6, 1787[3].

Education

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine was educated at Athénée de Luxembourg[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Luxembourg[16], a public office[28], in Luxembourg[29], founded in 1848[30]; governor[17], a public office[31]; president of the Council of State[18]; Administrator-general for Justice[19], a public office[32], in Luxembourg[33], founded in 1848[34]; and Member of the Council of State[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22], a grade of an order[35], in Luxembourg[36], founded in 1841[37]; Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23], a grade of an order[38], in Netherlands[39], founded in 1815[40]; and Commander of the Order of Leopold[24], a grade of an order[41], in Belgium[42].

Personal Life

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine was married to Joséphine Francq[10]. Children include Edmond de la Fontaine[11], a poet[43], 1823–1891[44], of Luxembourg[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Oak Crown[46]; Alphonse de la Fontaine[12], a zoologist[47], 1825–1896[48], of Luxembourg[49]; Léon de la Fontaine[13], a botanist[50], 1819–1892[51], of Luxembourg[52]; and Prosper de La Fontaine[14], a politician[53], 1817–1889[54], of Luxembourg[55].

Death and Burial

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine died on February 11, 1871[5]. He died in Luxembourg[4].

Why It Matters

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine born?

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's place of birth was Luxembourg[2].

Where did Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine die?

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine died in Luxembourg[4].

Who was Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine married to?

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine's spouses include Joséphine Francq[10].

What did Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine do for work?

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine go to school?

Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine was educated at Athénée de Luxembourg[21].

What awards did Gaspard-Théodore-Ignace de la Fontaine receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23], and Commander of the Order of Leopold[24].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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