Henri Gradis

French shipowner and historian (1823-1905)
Person human Q13483020
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Henri Gradis

Summary

Henri Gradis is a human[1]. He was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on July 30, 1823[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 23, 1905[5]. He worked as a ship-owner[6], historian[7], playwright[8], businessperson[9], and philanthropist[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Bordeaux[2], Henri Gradis…
  • Henri Gradis died in Paris[4].
  • Henri Gradis was born on July 30, 1823[3].
  • Henri Gradis was born on 1823[11].
  • Henri Gradis died on January 23, 1905[5].
  • Henri Gradis's father was Benjamin Gradis[12].
  • A child of Henri Gradis was Raoul Gradis[13].
  • A child of Henri Gradis was Anna Mayer[14].
  • Henri Gradis held citizenship in France[15].
  • Henri Gradis's professions included ship-owner[6].
  • Henri Gradis's professions included historian[7].
  • Henri Gradis worked as a playwright[8].
  • Henri Gradis worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Henri Gradis worked as a philanthropist[10].
  • Henri Gradis held the position of mayor's adjunct[16].
  • Henri Gradis held the position of president[17].
  • Among Henri Gradis's employers was Société française pour le commerce avec l'Outre-mer[18].
  • Henri Gradis received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Henri Gradis received the Commander of the Order of Christ[20].
  • Henri Gradis was a member of chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Bordeaux Gironde[21].
  • Henri Gradis was a member of French Red Cross[22].
  • Henri Gradis is recorded as male[23].
  • Henri Gradis's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henri Gradis's family is recorded as Gradis family[25].
  • Henri Gradis was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[26].

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Origins and Family

Henri Gradis's place of birth was Bordeaux[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 30, 1823[3] and 1823[11]. His father was Benjamin Gradis[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ship-owner[6], historian[7], playwright[8], businessperson[9], and philanthropist[10]. Henri Gradis was employed by Société française pour le commerce avec l'Outre-mer[18]. Positions held include mayor's adjunct[16] and president[17], a corporate title[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Commander of the Order of Christ[20], a grade of an order[30], in Portugal[31].

Personal Life

Children include Raoul Gradis[13], a painter[32], 1861–1943[33], of France[34], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[35] and Anna Mayer[14], 1858–1923[36], of France[37].

Death and Burial

Henri Gradis died on January 23, 1905[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Henri Gradis born?

Henri Gradis's place of birth was Bordeaux[2].

Where did Henri Gradis die?

Henri Gradis passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Henri Gradis's parents?

Henri Gradis's father was Benjamin Gradis[12].

What did Henri Gradis do for work?

Henri Gradis worked as ship-owner[6], historian[7], playwright[8], businessperson[9], and philanthropist[10].

What awards did Henri Gradis receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19] and Commander of the Order of Christ[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Sex or gender male
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