Jean Baptiste Kléber

French general, and architect (1753-1800)
Person human Q319302
Jean Baptiste Kléber
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Jean Baptiste Kléber

Summary

Jean Baptiste Kléber is a human[1]. Born in Strasbourg[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1753[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on June 14, 1800[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], architect[7], military personnel[8], and military commander[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,102 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber died in Cairo[4].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber was born on March 9, 1753[3].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber died on June 14, 1800[5].
  • Burial took place at Cronenbourg French National Cemetery[11].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Jean Baptiste Kléber's native language[13].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's professions included military officer[6].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber worked as an architect[7].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber worked as a military commander[9].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's field of work was architecture[14].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's field of work was military affairs[15].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[16].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's killed by is recorded as Suleiman al-Halabi[19].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's military branch is recorded as French Royal Army[20].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's military branch is recorded as French Army[21].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Kléber[22].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[23].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's unmarried partner is recorded as Pauline Fourès[24].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's archives at is recorded as Archives nationales[25].
  • Jean Baptiste Kléber's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[26].
  • The cause of death was stab wound[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Baptiste Kléber's place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on March 9, 1753[3]. French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], architect[7], military personnel[8], and military commander[9]. Fields of work include architecture[14], an academic discipline[28] and military affairs[15], a concept[29].

Recognition

Jean Baptiste Kléber received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[16].

Death and Burial

Jean Baptiste Kléber died on June 14, 1800[5]. He died in Cairo[4]. The cause of death was stab wound[27]. He is buried at Cronenbourg French National Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jean Baptiste Kléber include avenue Kléber[30], an avenue[31], in France[32], founded in 1863[33] and Kléber[34], an express train[35], in France[36], founded in 1971[37].

Why It Matters

Jean Baptiste Kléber ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,102 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include avenue Kléber[30], an avenue[31], in France[32], founded in 1863[33] and Kléber[34], an express train[35], in France[36], founded in 1971[37].

FAQs

Where was Jean Baptiste Kléber born?

Jean Baptiste Kléber's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].

Where did Jean Baptiste Kléber die?

Jean Baptiste Kléber died in Cairo[4].

What did Jean Baptiste Kléber do for work?

Jean Baptiste Kléber worked as military officer[6], architect[7], military personnel[8], and military commander[9].

What awards did Jean Baptiste Kléber receive?

Honors received include list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, architect, military personnel +1
    Plaque image ['Plaque sur le monument au général Kléber, Strasbourg.jpg', 'Strasbourg-Place K
    Military, police or special rank divisional general
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Plaque sur le monument au général Kléber, Strasbourg.jpg"
  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, architect, military personnel +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  3. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death stab wound
    Given name Jean-Baptiste
    Unmarried partner Pauline Fourès
    Commander of (deprecated) Army of Mainz
    + 30 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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