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Guy Ligier

French rugby union footballer, and racecar driver
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Guy Ligier

Summary

Guy Ligier is a human[1]. He was born in Vichy[2]. He was born on July 12, 1930[3]. He passed away in Nevers[4]. He died on August 23, 2015[5]. He worked as a motorcycle racer[6], rugby league player[7], racing automobile driver[8], businessperson[9], and rugby union player[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vichy[2], Guy Ligier…
  • Guy Ligier passed away in Nevers[4].
  • Guy Ligier was born on July 12, 1930[3].
  • Guy Ligier died on August 23, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at Vichy[12].
  • Guy Ligier held citizenship in France[13].
  • Guy Ligier worked as a motorcycle racer[6].
  • Guy Ligier's professions included rugby league player[7].
  • Guy Ligier's professions included racing automobile driver[8].
  • Guy Ligier worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Guy Ligier's professions included rugby union player[10].
  • Guy Ligier worked as a rower[14].
  • Guy Ligier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Guy Ligier is recorded as male[16].
  • Guy Ligier's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Guy Ligier's Commons category is recorded as Guy Ligier[18].
  • Guy Ligier's sport is recorded as motorcycle sport[19].
  • Guy Ligier's sport is recorded as rowing[20].
  • Guy Ligier's sport is recorded as rugby[21].
  • Guy Ligier's sport is recorded as rugby league[22].
  • Guy Ligier's family name is recorded as Ligier[23].
  • Guy Ligier's given name is recorded as Guy[24].
  • Guy Ligier's participant in is recorded as 24 Hours of Le Mans[25].
  • Guy Ligier's number of matches played/races/starts is recorded as {'amount': '+12'}[26].
  • Guy Ligier's number of matches played/races/starts is recorded as {'amount': '+14'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Guy Ligier's place of birth was Vichy[2]. He was born on July 12, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include motorcycle racer[6], rugby league player[7], racing automobile driver[8], businessperson[9], rugby union player[10], and rower[14].

Recognition

Guy Ligier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Guy Ligier died on August 23, 2015[5]. He passed away in Nevers[4]. Burial took place at Vichy[12].

Why It Matters

Guy Ligier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Guy Ligier born?

Guy Ligier's place of birth was Vichy[2].

Where did Guy Ligier die?

Guy Ligier passed away in Nevers[4].

What did Guy Ligier do for work?

Guy Ligier worked as motorcycle racer[6], rugby league player[7], racing automobile driver[8], businessperson[9], and rugby union player[10].

What awards did Guy Ligier receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Related Entities

France Nevers Vichy

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Statsf1.com. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Statsf1.com. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Place of birth → Vichy
    Citizenship → —
    Given name → Guy
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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