Jacques Barrot

French politician (1937-2014)
Person human Q455040
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Jacques Barrot

Summary

Jacques Barrot is a human[1]. Born in Yssingeaux[2], he… he was born on February 3, 1937[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on December 3, 2014[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jacques Barrot's place of birth was Yssingeaux[2].
  • Jacques Barrot passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Jacques Barrot was born on February 3, 1937[3].
  • Jacques Barrot died on December 3, 2014[5].
  • Jacques Barrot's father was Noël Barrot[9].
  • A child of Jacques Barrot was Jean-Noël Barrot[10].
  • Jacques Barrot held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Jacques Barrot's native language[12].
  • Jacques Barrot worked as a politician[6].
  • Jacques Barrot worked as a judge[7].
  • Jacques Barrot held the position of European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship[13].
  • Jacques Barrot held the position of European Commissioner for Transport[14].
  • Jacques Barrot held the position of member of the French National Assembly[15].
  • Jacques Barrot held the position of Mayor of Yssingeaux[16].
  • Jacques Barrot held the position of member of the general council[17].
  • Jacques Barrot held the position of European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms[18].
  • Jacques Barrot was educated at Sciences Po[19].
  • Jacques Barrot received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Jacques Barrot received the Robert Schuman Medal[21].
  • Jacques Barrot is recorded as male[22].
  • Jacques Barrot's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jacques Barrot was affiliated with the Union for a Popular Movement[24].
  • Jacques Barrot was affiliated with the Union for French Democracy[25].
  • Jacques Barrot's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Barrot[26].
  • Jacques Barrot's family name is recorded as Barrot[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacques Barrot was born in Yssingeaux[2]. He was born on February 3, 1937[3]. His father was Noël Barrot[9]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Jacques Barrot was educated at Sciences Po[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship[13], a position[28]; European Commissioner for Transport[14], a position[29], founded in 1958[30]; member of the French National Assembly[15], a position[31], in France[32], founded in 1789[33]; Mayor of Yssingeaux[16]; member of the general council[17], a position[34], in France[35], founded in 1789[36]; and European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms[18], a position[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20] and Robert Schuman Medal[21].

Personal Life

A child of Jacques Barrot was Jean-Noël Barrot[10]. Political affiliations include Union for a Popular Movement[24], a political party[38], in France[39], founded in 2002[40], headquartered in Paris[41] and Union for French Democracy[25].

Death and Burial

Jacques Barrot died on December 3, 2014[5]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Why It Matters

Jacques Barrot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Barrot born?

Jacques Barrot's place of birth was Yssingeaux[2].

Where did Jacques Barrot die?

Jacques Barrot passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who were Jacques Barrot's parents?

Jacques Barrot's father was Noël Barrot[9].

What did Jacques Barrot do for work?

Jacques Barrot worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

Where did Jacques Barrot go to school?

Jacques Barrot was educated at Sciences Po[19].

What awards did Jacques Barrot receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[20] and Robert Schuman Medal[21].

References

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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] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at
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