Jacques Viot

French diplomat (1921-2012)
Person human Q18926851
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Jacques Viot

Summary

Jacques Viot is a human[1]. He was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on August 25, 1921[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on July 4, 2012[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jacques Viot was born in Bordeaux[2].
  • Jacques Viot died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jacques Viot was born on August 25, 1921[3].
  • Jacques Viot died on July 4, 2012[5].
  • Jacques Viot held citizenship in France[8].
  • Jacques Viot's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Jacques Viot held the position of Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom[9].
  • Jacques Viot held the position of ambassador of France to Canada[10].
  • Jacques Viot held the position of private secretary[11].
  • Jacques Viot held the position of president[12].
  • Jacques Viot held the position of Inspector general of Foreign affairs[13].
  • Jacques Viot held the position of Inspector general of Diplomatics and Consulars[14].
  • Jacques Viot was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].
  • Jacques Viot's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[16].
  • Jacques Viot was educated at École nationale d'administration[17].
  • Jacques Viot was educated at École Normale Supérieure[18].
  • Jacques Viot received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Jacques Viot received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[20].
  • Jacques Viot received the Ambassadeur de France[21].
  • Jacques Viot was a member of Nouveau Cercle de l'Union[22].
  • Jacques Viot was a member of Cercle de l'Union interalliée[23].
  • Jacques Viot was a member of Franco-British Council[24].
  • Jacques Viot is recorded as male[25].
  • Jacques Viot's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Jacques Viot's archives at is recorded as Diplomatic Archives[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacques Viot's place of birth was Bordeaux[2]. He was born on August 25, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[16], a faculty[31], in France[32], founded in 1808[33]; École nationale d'administration[17], a grande école[34], in France[35], founded in 1945[36], headquartered in Strasbourg[37]; and École Normale Supérieure[18], a école normale supérieure[38], in France[39], founded in 1794[40], headquartered in Paris[41].

Career and Affiliations

Jacques Viot's professions included diplomat[6]. Positions held include Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom[9], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; ambassador of France to Canada[10]; private secretary[11], a position[44]; president[12], a corporate title[45]; Inspector general of Foreign affairs[13]; and Inspector general of Diplomatics and Consulars[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[20], a grade of an order[48], in France[49]; and Ambassadeur de France[21], an award[50], in France[51].

Death and Burial

Jacques Viot died on July 4, 2012[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jacques Viot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Viot born?

Born in Bordeaux[2], Jacques Viot…

Where did Jacques Viot die?

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

What did Jacques Viot do for work?

Jacques Viot worked as diplomat[6].

Where did Jacques Viot go to school?

Jacques Viot was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], Faculty of Arts of Paris[16], École nationale d'administration[17], and École Normale Supérieure[18].

What awards did Jacques Viot receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], Commander of the National Order of Merit[20], and Ambassadeur de France[21].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
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  15. [18] . archicubes.ens.fr. archicubes.ens.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . diplomatie.gouv.fr. Retrieved . diplomatie.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat
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    Date of death +2012-07-04T00:00:00Z
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