Henri Giraud

French general and politician (1879-1949)
Person human Q318122
Henri Giraud
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Henri Giraud

Summary

Henri Giraud is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 18, 1879[3]. He died in Dijon[4]. He died on March 11, 1949[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], French resistance fighter[8], and military commander[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,060 views/month, #6,992 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Henri Giraud…
  • Henri Giraud died in Dijon[4].
  • Henri Giraud was born on January 18, 1879[3].
  • Henri Giraud died on March 11, 1949[5].
  • Burial took place at Vault of Governors[11].
  • A child of Henri Giraud was Henri-Marie Giraud[12].
  • Henri Giraud held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Henri Giraud's native language[14].
  • Henri Giraud worked as a politician[6].
  • Henri Giraud worked as a military officer[7].
  • Henri Giraud's professions included French resistance fighter[8].
  • Henri Giraud's professions included military commander[9].
  • Henri Giraud's field of work was military affairs[15].
  • Henri Giraud's field of work was politics[16].
  • Henri Giraud held the position of member of the French National Assembly[17].
  • Henri Giraud's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[18].
  • Henri Giraud received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Henri Giraud received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20].
  • Henri Giraud received the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[21].
  • Henri Giraud received the Colonial Medal[22].
  • Henri Giraud received the Médaille militaire[23].
  • Henri Giraud received the Escapees' Medal[24].
  • Henri Giraud is recorded as male[25].
  • Henri Giraud's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Henri Giraud was affiliated with the Republican Party of Liberty[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Henri Giraud… he was born on January 18, 1879[3]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Henri Giraud was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], French resistance fighter[8], and military commander[9]. Fields of work include military affairs[15], a concept[28] and politics[16], an academic discipline[29]. Henri Giraud held the position of member of the French National Assembly[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20], a courage award[32], in France[33], founded in 1915[34]; Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[21], a military decoration[35], in France[36], founded in 1921[37]; Colonial Medal[22], a campaign medal[38], in France[39], founded in 1893[40]; Médaille militaire[23], a medallion[41], in France[42], founded in 1852[43]; and Escapees' Medal[24], a medallion[44], in France[45], founded in 1926[46].

Personal Life

A child of Henri Giraud was Henri-Marie Giraud[12]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party of Liberty[27].

Death and Burial

Henri Giraud died on March 11, 1949[5]. He passed away in Dijon[4]. Burial took place at Vault of Governors[11].

Why It Matters

Henri Giraud ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,060 views/month, #6,992 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Henri Giraud born?

Born in Paris[2], Henri Giraud…

Where did Henri Giraud die?

Henri Giraud passed away in Dijon[4].

What did Henri Giraud do for work?

Henri Giraud worked as politician[6], military officer[7], French resistance fighter[8], and military commander[9].

Where did Henri Giraud go to school?

Henri Giraud was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[18].

What awards did Henri Giraud receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[21], and Colonial Medal[22].

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  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
    Native language French
    Child Henri-Marie Giraud
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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