Germain Vidal

French official and businessperson (1906-1981)
Person human Q50361811
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Germain Vidal

Summary

Germain Vidal is a human[1]. Born in Roffiac[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1906[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on March 5, 1981[5]. He worked as an official[6] and businessperson[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Roffiac[2], Germain Vidal…
  • Germain Vidal died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Germain Vidal was born on March 9, 1906[3].
  • Germain Vidal died on March 5, 1981[5].
  • Germain Vidal held citizenship in France[8].
  • Germain Vidal's professions included official[6].
  • Germain Vidal worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Germain Vidal held the position of Central director of Renseignements Généraux[9].
  • Germain Vidal held the position of Prefect of Indre[10].
  • Germain Vidal held the position of private secretary[11].
  • Germain Vidal held the position of Prefect of Seine-et-Marne[12].
  • Germain Vidal was educated at Faculty of Law and Economics of the University of Lyon[13].
  • Germain Vidal's education included a stint at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[14].
  • Germain Vidal received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15].
  • Germain Vidal received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Germain Vidal is recorded as male[17].
  • Germain Vidal's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Germain Vidal's archives at is recorded as Archives nationales[19].
  • Germain Vidal's family name is recorded as Vidal[20].
  • Germain Vidal's given name is recorded as Germain[21].
  • Germain Vidal's given name is recorded as Laurent[22].
  • Germain Vidal's given name is recorded as Clovis[23].
  • Germain Vidal's described at URL is recorded as http://archives.seine-et-marne.fr/germain-laurent-clovis-vidal-1906-1981[24].
  • Germain Vidal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].

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Origins and Family

Germain Vidal's place of birth was Roffiac[2]. He was born on March 9, 1906[3].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Law and Economics of the University of Lyon[13], a faculty[26], in France[27], founded in 1875[28] and Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[14], a faculty of law[29], in France[30], founded in 1896[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include official[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include Central director of Renseignements Généraux[9]; Prefect of Indre[10], a position[32], in France[33]; private secretary[11], a position[34]; and Prefect of Seine-et-Marne[12], a position[35], in France[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15], a courage award[37], in France[38], founded in 1939[39] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[40], in France[41].

Death and Burial

Germain Vidal died on March 5, 1981[5]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

FAQs

Where was Germain Vidal born?

Germain Vidal's place of birth was Roffiac[2].

Where did Germain Vidal die?

Germain Vidal died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Germain Vidal do for work?

Germain Vidal worked as official[6] and businessperson[7].

Where did Germain Vidal go to school?

Germain Vidal was educated at Faculty of Law and Economics of the University of Lyon[13] and Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[14].

What awards did Germain Vidal receive?

Honors received include Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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