Gustave Léon Niox

Général of France (1840–1921)
Person human Q945147
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Summary

Gustave Léon Niox was born on August 2, 1840[1], in Provins[2]. He died on October 26, 1921[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], military personnel[6], geographer[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Child: Q141544951[10], Q141544976[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Position held: director of the Musée de l'Armée[13], Governor of Les Invalides[14]
  • Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Military branch: French Army[17]
  • Commons category: Gustave Léon Niox[18]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[19]
  • Archives at: Defence Historical Service[20]
  • Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[21], Second French intervention in Mexico[22]
  • Family name: Niox[23]
  • Given name: Gustave[24], Léon[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
  • Name in native language: Gustave Léon Niox[27]
  • Writing language: French[28]

Why It Matters

Gustave Léon Niox is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gustave Léon Niox born?

Gustave Léon Niox's place of birth was Provins[2].

Where did Gustave Léon Niox die?

Gustave Léon Niox passed away in Paris[4].

What did Gustave Léon Niox do for work?

Gustave Léon Niox worked as a military officer[5], military personnel[6], geographer[7], and historian[8].

What awards did Gustave Léon Niox receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . gw.geneanet.org. gw.geneanet.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . bleuetdefrance.fr. bleuetdefrance.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 41m ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'it']
    Family name → Niox
    Child → Q141544951, Q141544976
    Open library id → OL5792676A, OL1265893A
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  2. 20d ago · Rc1959 · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Q141544951, Q141544976
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  3. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id → 10644072v
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  4. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id → 10644072v
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  5. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → military officer, military personnel, geographer +1
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → military officer, military personnel, geographer +1
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  7. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → director of the Musée de l'Armée, Governor of Les Invalides
    Cantic id → 981058594726106706
    Occupation → —
    Writing language → French
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