Henri Denis

Belgian politician (1877–1957)
Person human Q2057236
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Henri Denis

Summary

Henri Denis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marbais[2]. He was born on September 10, 1877[3]. He died in Saint-Gilles[4]. He died on January 19, 1957[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marbais[2], Henri Denis…
  • Henri Denis passed away in Saint-Gilles[4].
  • Henri Denis was born on September 10, 1877[3].
  • Henri Denis died on January 19, 1957[5].
  • Henri Denis is buried at Ixelles Cemetery[10].
  • Henri Denis held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • Henri Denis's professions included politician[6].
  • Henri Denis's professions included military officer[7].
  • Henri Denis's professions included photographer[8].
  • Henri Denis held the position of Minister of Defence of Belgium[12].
  • Henri Denis's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy[13].
  • Henri Denis received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[14].
  • Henri Denis received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[15].
  • Henri Denis received the Commander of the Order of Leopold II[16].
  • Henri Denis received the Croix de guerre[17].
  • Henri Denis received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Henri Denis received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19].
  • Henri Denis is recorded as male[20].
  • Henri Denis's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henri Denis's Commons category is recorded as Henri Denis[22].
  • Henri Denis was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Henri Denis was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Henri Denis's family name is recorded as Denis[25].
  • Henri Denis's given name is recorded as Henri[26].
  • Henri Denis's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Henri Jean Charles Eugène Denis'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri Denis was born in Marbais[2]. He was born on September 10, 1877[3].

Education

Henri Denis's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and photographer[8]. Henri Denis held the position of Minister of Defence of Belgium[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[14], a grade of an order[28], in Belgium[29]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[15], a grade of an order[30], in Belgium[31]; Commander of the Order of Leopold II[16], a grade of an order[32]; Croix de guerre[17], a courage award[33], in Belgium[34], founded in 1915[35]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], a courage award[38], in France[39], founded in 1915[40].

Death and Burial

Henri Denis died on January 19, 1957[5]. He passed away in Saint-Gilles[4]. He is buried at Ixelles Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Henri Denis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Henri Denis born?

Henri Denis was born in Marbais[2].

Where did Henri Denis die?

Henri Denis died in Saint-Gilles[4].

What did Henri Denis do for work?

Henri Denis worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and photographer[8].

Where did Henri Denis go to school?

Henri Denis was educated at Royal Military Academy[13].

What awards did Henri Denis receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[14], Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[15], Commander of the Order of Leopold II[16], and Croix de guerre[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 19d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Ixelles Cemetery
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    Given name Henri
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