Henri Giraud
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Summary
Henri Giraud was born on January 18, 1879[1], in Paris[2]. He died on March 11, 1949[3], in Dijon[4]. He worked as a politician[5], French resistance fighter[6], military commander[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,623 views/month, #6,992 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vault of Governors[10]
- Child: Henri-Marie Giraud[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Field of work: military affairs[14], politics[15]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[16]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[20], Colonial Medal[21], Médaille militaire[22], Escapees' Medal[23], Order of Sherifian Military Merit[24], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[27], Order of the White Eagle[28], Croix de guerre[29], Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[30], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Republican Party of Liberty[33]
- Military branch: French Army[34]
- Commons category: Henri Giraud[35]
- Military, police or special rank: army general[36], general[37]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[38]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 4e régiment de zouaves[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[40], World War II[41]
- Family name: Giraud[42]
- Given name: Henri[43], Honoré[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Henri Giraud[45]
- Commons gallery: Henri Giraud[46]
- Work location: Paris[47]
- Relative: Henri-Christian Giraud[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[49]
- Birth name: Henri Honoré Giraud[50]
- Name in native language: Henri Giraud[51]
Why It Matters
Henri Giraud has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Henri Giraud born?
Henri Giraud's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Henri Giraud die?
Henri Giraud passed away in Dijon[4].
What did Henri Giraud do for work?
Henri Giraud worked as a politician[5], French resistance fighter[6], military commander[7], and military officer[8].
Where did Henri Giraud go to school?
Henri Giraud was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17].
What awards did Henri Giraud receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[20], and Colonial Medal[21].