Jacques Hillairet

French historian and soldier (1886–1984)
Person human Q3159106
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Jacques Hillairet

Summary

Jacques Hillairet is a human[1]. Born in Commentry[2], he… he was born on July 31, 1886[3]. He died in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 15, 1984[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Commentry[2], Jacques Hillairet…
  • Jacques Hillairet passed away in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jacques Hillairet was born on July 31, 1886[3].
  • Jacques Hillairet died on April 15, 1984[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Jacques Hillairet held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jacques Hillairet worked as a historian[6].
  • Jacques Hillairet's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Among Jacques Hillairet's employers was Cavalry Training School Saumur[11].
  • Jacques Hillairet was employed by French Ministry of War[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Hillairet is Dictionnaire historique des rues de Paris[13].
  • Jacques Hillairet received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Jacques Hillairet received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Jacques Hillairet received the Grand Prix Gobert[16].
  • Jacques Hillairet received the Prix Thérouanne[17].
  • Jacques Hillairet received the prix Jean-Jacques Berger[18].
  • Jacques Hillairet received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19].
  • Jacques Hillairet is recorded as male[20].
  • Jacques Hillairet's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jacques Hillairet's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Hillairet[22].
  • Jacques Hillairet's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[23].
  • Jacques Hillairet was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Jacques Hillairet was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Jacques Hillairet's family name is recorded as Hillairet[26].
  • Jacques Hillairet's given name is recorded as Auguste[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Commentry[2], Jacques Hillairet… he was born on July 31, 1886[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and military personnel[7]. Employers include Cavalry Training School Saumur[11], a military academy[28], in France[29] and French Ministry of War[12], a ministry of War[30], in France[31], founded in 1791[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jacques Hillairet is Dictionnaire historique des rues de Paris[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Grand Prix Gobert[16], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1834[39]; Prix Thérouanne[17], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1869[42]; prix Jean-Jacques Berger[18], a literary award[43], in France[44]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], a courage award[45], in France[46], founded in 1915[47].

Death and Burial

Jacques Hillairet died on April 15, 1984[5]. He died in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Jacques Hillairet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Hillairet born?

Jacques Hillairet was born in Commentry[2].

Where did Jacques Hillairet die?

Jacques Hillairet passed away in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jacques Hillairet do for work?

Jacques Hillairet worked as historian[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Jacques Hillairet receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], Grand Prix Gobert[16], and Prix Thérouanne[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.allier.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.allier.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Deux siècles d'histoire au Père Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.allier.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.allier.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . 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
  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.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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