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Jean-Baptiste Billot

French general and politician (1828-1907)
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Jean-Baptiste Billot
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Jean-Baptiste Billot

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Billot is a human[1]. He was born in Chaumeil[2]. He was born on August 15, 1828[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 31, 1907[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's place of birth was Chaumeil[2].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot was born on August 15, 1828[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot died on May 31, 1907[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's professions included politician[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot worked as a military officer[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot held the position of irremovable senator[11].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot held the position of member of the French National Assembly[12].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot held the position of Minister of War[13].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot was a member of Conseil supérieur de la guerre[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot is recorded as male[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's military branch is recorded as French Army[18].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Billot[19].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's family name is recorded as Billot[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's given name is recorded as Jean-Baptiste[24].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's work location is recorded as Paris[25].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's allegiance is recorded as Second French Empire[26].
  • Jean-Baptiste Billot's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Billot was born in Chaumeil[2]. He was born on August 15, 1828[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include irremovable senator[11], a position[28], in France[29]; member of the French National Assembly[12], a position[30], in France[31], founded in 1789[32]; and Minister of War[13], a position[33], in France[34].

Recognition

Jean-Baptiste Billot received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Billot died on May 31, 1907[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Billot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Billot born?

Jean-Baptiste Billot's place of birth was Chaumeil[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Billot die?

Jean-Baptiste Billot passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean-Baptiste Billot do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Billot worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Billot receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14].

Related Entities

France

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, military officer, military personnel
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  4. 22d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Jean-Baptiste
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