Henri Zeller

French officer (1896–1971)
Person human Q20905229
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Henri Zeller

Summary

Henri Zeller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Besançon[2]. He was born on March 18, 1896[3]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 16, 1971[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henri Zeller was born in Besançon[2].
  • Henri Zeller passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Henri Zeller was born on March 18, 1896[3].
  • Henri Zeller died on April 16, 1971[5].
  • Henri Zeller's father was Léon Zeller[9].
  • Henri Zeller's mother was Geneviève Madelin[10].
  • Henri Zeller held citizenship in France[11].
  • Henri Zeller's professions included military officer[6].
  • Henri Zeller worked as a French resistance fighter[7].
  • Henri Zeller held the position of Military governor of Paris[12].
  • Henri Zeller held the position of Major General of the Armed Forces[13].
  • Henri Zeller held the position of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces[14].
  • Henri Zeller held the position of Governor of Metz[15].
  • Henri Zeller received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Henri Zeller received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17].
  • Henri Zeller received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18].
  • Henri Zeller received the Distinguished Service Order[19].
  • Henri Zeller received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Henri Zeller was a member of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[21].
  • Henri Zeller is recorded as male[22].
  • Henri Zeller's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henri Zeller's Commons category is recorded as Henri Zeller[24].
  • Henri Zeller's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general[25].
  • Henri Zeller's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[26].
  • Henri Zeller was part of the conflict World War II[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Besançon[2], Henri Zeller… he was born on March 18, 1896[3]. His father was Léon Zeller[9]. His mother was Geneviève Madelin[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. Positions held include Military governor of Paris[12], a position[28]; Major General of the Armed Forces[13], a position[29], in France[30], founded in 1948[31]; Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces[14], a position[32], in France[33], founded in 1953[34]; and Governor of Metz[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], a courage award[37], in France[38], founded in 1915[39]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], a courage award[40], in France[41], founded in 1939[42]; Distinguished Service Order[19], a military decoration[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1886[45]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Death and Burial

Henri Zeller died on April 16, 1971[5]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Henri Zeller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Henri Zeller born?

Henri Zeller was born in Besançon[2].

Where did Henri Zeller die?

Henri Zeller passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Henri Zeller's parents?

Henri Zeller's father was Léon Zeller[9]. Henri Zeller's mother was Geneviève Madelin[10].

What did Henri Zeller do for work?

Henri Zeller worked as military officer[6] and French resistance fighter[7].

What awards did Henri Zeller receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], and Distinguished Service Order[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Journal officiel de la République française. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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