Henri Decoin

Film director, Screenwriter (1890–1969)
Person human Q679016
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Henri Decoin

Summary

Henri Decoin is a human[1]. His place of birth was 4th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on March 18, 1890[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on July 4, 1969[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], playwright[8], water polo player[9], and swimmer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2], Henri Decoin…
  • Henri Decoin died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Henri Decoin was born on March 18, 1890[3].
  • Henri Decoin died on July 4, 1969[5].
  • Henri Decoin died on July 5, 1969[12].
  • Burial took place at Q110477967[13].
  • Henri Decoin was married to Danielle Darrieux[14].
  • Henri Decoin was married to Blanche Montel[15].
  • A child of Henri Decoin was Didier Decoin[16].
  • Henri Decoin held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Henri Decoin's native language[18].
  • Henri Decoin's professions included film director[6].
  • Henri Decoin's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Henri Decoin worked as a playwright[8].
  • Henri Decoin worked as a water polo player[9].
  • Henri Decoin's professions included swimmer[10].
  • Henri Decoin worked as a journalist[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Decoin is Abused Confidence[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Decoin is La Vérité sur Bébé Donge[21].
  • Henri Decoin received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Henri Decoin received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23].
  • Henri Decoin is recorded as male[24].
  • Henri Decoin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Henri Decoin's Commons category is recorded as Henri Decoin[26].
  • Henri Decoin's residence is recorded as Neuilly-sur-Seine[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri Decoin's place of birth was 4th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on March 18, 1890[3]. French was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], playwright[8], water polo player[9], swimmer[10], and journalist[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Abused Confidence[20], a film[28] and La Vérité sur Bébé Donge[21], a film[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[30], in France[31] and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23], a courage award[32], in France[33], founded in 1915[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Danielle Darrieux[14], a singer[35], 1917–2017[36], of France[37], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[38], specialised in theatre art[39] and Blanche Montel[15], an actor[40], 1902–1998[41], of France[42]. A child of Henri Decoin was Didier Decoin[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 4, 1969[5] and July 5, 1969[12]. Henri Decoin died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He is buried at Q110477967[13].

Why It Matters

Henri Decoin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Henri Decoin born?

Henri Decoin was born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Henri Decoin die?

Henri Decoin died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who was Henri Decoin married to?

Henri Decoin's spouses include Danielle Darrieux[14] and Blanche Montel[15].

What did Henri Decoin do for work?

Henri Decoin worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], playwright[8], water polo player[9], and swimmer[10].

What awards did Henri Decoin receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22] and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film director, screenwriter, playwright +3
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981061042475306706
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    Occupation film director, screenwriter, playwright +3
    Participated in conflict World War I
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