Henri de Rigny

commander of the French squadron at the Battle of Navarino in the Greek War of Independence (1782-1835)
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Henri de Rigny

Summary

Henri de Rigny is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toul[2]. He was born on February 2, 1782[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on November 6, 1835[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Officer of the French Navy[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toul[2], Henri de Rigny…
  • Henri de Rigny passed away in Paris[4].
  • Henri de Rigny was born on February 2, 1782[3].
  • Henri de Rigny died on November 6, 1835[5].
  • Henri de Rigny is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[10].
  • Henri de Rigny's father was Q132135027[11].
  • Henri de Rigny held citizenship in France[12].
  • Henri de Rigny worked as a politician[6].
  • Henri de Rigny's professions included Officer of the French Navy[7].
  • Henri de Rigny's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Henri de Rigny held the position of member of the French National Assembly[13].
  • Henri de Rigny held the position of ambassador[14].
  • Henri de Rigny held the position of Maritime prefect of Toulon‎[15].
  • Henri de Rigny held the position of member of the Conseil d'Amirauté[16].
  • Henri de Rigny held the position of foreign minister[17].
  • Henri de Rigny received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Henri de Rigny received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Henri de Rigny received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[20].
  • Henri de Rigny received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[21].
  • Henri de Rigny received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[22].
  • Henri de Rigny is recorded as male[23].
  • Henri de Rigny's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henri de Rigny's noble title is recorded as count[25].
  • Henri de Rigny's military branch is recorded as French Navy[26].
  • Henri de Rigny's Commons category is recorded as Henri de Rigny[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri de Rigny's place of birth was Toul[2]. He was born on February 2, 1782[3]. His father was Q132135027[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Officer of the French Navy[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[13], a position[28], in France[29], founded in 1789[30]; ambassador[14], a diplomatic rank[31]; Maritime prefect of Toulon‎[15]; member of the Conseil d'Amirauté[16]; and foreign minister[17], a public office[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1815[37]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[20], an order[38], in Russian Empire[39], founded in 1725[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[21], a grade of an order[41], in Greece[42], founded in 1833[43]; and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[22], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Death and Burial

Henri de Rigny died on November 6, 1835[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Henri de Rigny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Henri de Rigny born?

Henri de Rigny was born in Toul[2].

Where did Henri de Rigny die?

Henri de Rigny died in Paris[4].

Who were Henri de Rigny's parents?

Henri de Rigny's father was Q132135027[11].

What did Henri de Rigny do for work?

Henri de Rigny worked as politician[6], Officer of the French Navy[7], and diplomat[8].

What awards did Henri de Rigny receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[20], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[21].

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, Officer of the French Navy, diplomat
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  2. 20d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Montmartre Cemetery
    Given name Henri
    Sex or gender male
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