Jacques Chaban-Delmas
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Summary
Jacques Chaban-Delmas was born on March 7, 1915[1], in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on November 10, 2000[3], in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], tennis player[6], rugby union player[7], military personnel[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,716 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Paris[11]
- Place of death: Paris[12]
- Place of burial: Ascain[13]
- Spouse: Micheline Chaban-Delmas[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Native language: French[16]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[17], mayor of Bordeaux[18], member of the Regional Council of Aquitaine[19], senator of the Community[20], Prime Minister of France[21], President of the Regional Council of Aquitaine[22], Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23], substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24]
- Employer: Inspection générale des finances[25]
- Educated at: Paris Law Faculty[26], Sciences Po[27], Lycée Lakanal[28]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[29], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[30], Companion of the Liberation[31], Commander of the Order of Leopold II[32], Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[33], Resistance Medal[34], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[35], National Order of Merit[36], Commander of the Legion of Merit[37], Order of the Yugoslavian Great Star[38], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[39], anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[40], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[41], Henry Malherbe Prize[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Member of sports team: France national rugby union team[44], Stade Français Rugby[45]
- Member of political party: Rally for the Republic[46], Union of Democrats for the Republic[47], Radical-Socialist and Radical Republican Party[48], Union for the New Republic[49], Rally of the French People[50]
- Commons category: Jacques Chaban-Delmas[51]
- Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[52]
- Position played on team / speciality: winger[53]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[54]
- Doubles record: 0–1[55]
- Singles record: 0–0[56]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[57]
- Sport: rugby union[58], tennis[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jacques Chaban-Delmas include Stade Chaban-Delmas[60], an association football venue[61], in France[62], founded in 1931[63]; Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas[64], a vertical-lift bridge[65], in France[66], founded in 2013[67]; and Chaban-Delmas government[68], a Government of the French Republic[69], in France[70], founded in 1969[71].
Why It Matters
Jacques Chaban-Delmas has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
Entities named for him include Stade Chaban-Delmas[60], an association football venue[61], in France[62], founded in 1931[63]; Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas[64], a vertical-lift bridge[65], in France[66], founded in 2013[67]; and Chaban-Delmas government[68], a Government of the French Republic[69], in France[70], founded in 1969[71].
FAQs
Where was Jacques Chaban-Delmas born?
Jacques Chaban-Delmas's place of birth was 13th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Jacques Chaban-Delmas die?
Jacques Chaban-Delmas died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who was Jacques Chaban-Delmas married to?
Jacques Chaban-Delmas's spouses include Micheline Chaban-Delmas[14].
What did Jacques Chaban-Delmas do for work?
Jacques Chaban-Delmas worked as a politician[5], tennis player[6], rugby union player[7], military personnel[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Jacques Chaban-Delmas go to school?
Jacques Chaban-Delmas was educated at Paris Law Faculty[26], Sciences Po[27], and Lycée Lakanal[28].
What awards did Jacques Chaban-Delmas receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[29], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[30], Companion of the Liberation[31], and Commander of the Order of Leopold II[32].