Jacques Chancel

French journalist and writer (1928–2014)
Person human Q3158494
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Jacques Chancel

Summary

Jacques Chancel is a human[1]. He was born in Ayzac-Ost[2]. He was born on July 2, 1928[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on December 22, 2014[5]. He worked as a war correspondent[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and radio personality[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ayzac-Ost[2], Jacques Chancel…
  • Jacques Chancel died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jacques Chancel was born on July 2, 1928[3].
  • Jacques Chancel died on December 22, 2014[5].
  • Jacques Chancel held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Jacques Chancel's native language[12].
  • Jacques Chancel's professions included war correspondent[6].
  • Jacques Chancel's professions included journalist[7].
  • Jacques Chancel worked as a writer[8].
  • Jacques Chancel's professions included radio personality[9].
  • Jacques Chancel was employed by Antenne 2[13].
  • Among Jacques Chancel's employers was France Inter[14].
  • Jacques Chancel received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[15].
  • Jacques Chancel received the Georges-Dupau award[16].
  • Jacques Chancel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Jacques Chancel received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Jacques Chancel received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Jacques Chancel received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20].
  • Jacques Chancel is recorded as male[21].
  • Jacques Chancel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jacques Chancel's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Chancel[23].
  • The cause of death was cancer[24].
  • Jacques Chancel's family name is recorded as Chancel[25].
  • Jacques Chancel's given name is recorded as Jacques[26].
  • Jacques Chancel's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ayzac-Ost[2], Jacques Chancel… he was born on July 2, 1928[3]. French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include war correspondent[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and radio personality[9]. Employers include Antenne 2[13], a television station[28], in France[29], founded in 1975[30] and France Inter[14], a radio station[31], in France[32], founded in 1947[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the National Order of Merit[15], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Georges-Dupau award[16], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1938[38]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20], a grade of an order[45], in France[46].

Death and Burial

Jacques Chancel died on December 22, 2014[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Jacques Chancel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Chancel born?

Born in Ayzac-Ost[2], Jacques Chancel…

Where did Jacques Chancel die?

Jacques Chancel passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jacques Chancel do for work?

Jacques Chancel worked as war correspondent[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and radio personality[9].

What awards did Jacques Chancel receive?

Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Merit[15], Georges-Dupau award[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . Journal officiel de la République française. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . legifrance.gouv.fr. Retrieved . legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Journal officiel de la République française. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Journal officiel de la République française. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . dansnoscoeurs.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Ayzac-Ost
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Manner of death natural causes
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