Georges Picquart

French general (1854-1914)
Person human Q717539
Georges Picquart
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Georges Picquart

Summary

Georges Picquart is a human[1]. He was born in Strasbourg[2]. He was born on September 6, 1854[3]. He died in Amiens[4]. He died on January 18, 1914[5]. He worked as a politician[6], pianist[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Georges Picquart's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].
  • Georges Picquart passed away in Amiens[4].
  • Georges Picquart was born on September 6, 1854[3].
  • Georges Picquart died on January 18, 1914[5].
  • Georges Picquart is buried at Cimetière Saint-Urbain de Strasbourg[10].
  • Georges Picquart held citizenship in France[11].
  • Georges Picquart worked as a politician[6].
  • Georges Picquart worked as a pianist[7].
  • Georges Picquart worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Georges Picquart held the position of Minister of War[12].
  • Georges Picquart's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[13].
  • Georges Picquart received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Georges Picquart's religion is recorded as agnosticism[15].
  • Georges Picquart is recorded as male[16].
  • Georges Picquart's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Georges Picquart's military branch is recorded as French Army[18].
  • Georges Picquart's Commons category is recorded as Marie-Georges Picquart[19].
  • Georges Picquart's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[20].
  • Georges Picquart's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[21].
  • The cause of death was horse fall[22].
  • Georges Picquart's family name is recorded as Picquart[23].
  • Georges Picquart's given name is recorded as Marie-Georges[24].
  • Georges Picquart's significant event is recorded as cremation[25].
  • Georges Picquart's significant event is recorded as funeral[26].
  • Georges Picquart's allegiance is recorded as French Third Republic[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Strasbourg[2], Georges Picquart… he was born on September 6, 1854[3].

Education

Georges Picquart was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], pianist[7], and military personnel[8]. Georges Picquart held the position of Minister of War[12].

Recognition

Georges Picquart received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[14].

Personal Life

Georges Picquart's religion is recorded as agnosticism[15].

Death and Burial

Georges Picquart died on January 18, 1914[5]. He died in Amiens[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[22]. He is buried at Cimetière Saint-Urbain de Strasbourg[10].

Why It Matters

Georges Picquart ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Georges Picquart born?

Born in Strasbourg[2], Georges Picquart…

Where did Georges Picquart die?

Georges Picquart died in Amiens[4].

What did Georges Picquart do for work?

Georges Picquart worked as politician[6], pianist[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Georges Picquart go to school?

Georges Picquart was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[13].

What awards did Georges Picquart receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . persee.fr. persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Place of burial Cimetière Saint-Urbain de Strasbourg
    Place of death Amiens
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