Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
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Summary
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny was born on February 2, 1889[1], in Mouilleron-en-Pareds[2]. He died in Paris[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,774 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mouilleron-en-Pareds Cemetery[6]
- Spouse: Simonne Calary de Lamazière[7]
- Child: Bernard de Lattre de Tassigny[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Native language: French[10]
- Position held: Chief of Staff of the French Army[11]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13], Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia[14], Grand cross of the Order of the Black Star[15], Grand cross of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol[16], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[17], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18], Companion of the Liberation[19], Military Cross[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[22], Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[23], Order of Suvorov, 1st class[24], Order of the Liberator General San Martín[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[26]
- Member of: Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Military branch: army[29]
- Commons category: Jean de Lattre de Tassigny[30]
- Military, police or special rank: army general[31], Marshal of France[32]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[33]
- Cause of death: cancer[34]
Why It Matters
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Jean de Lattre de Tassigny born?
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny was born in Mouilleron-en-Pareds[2].
Where did Jean de Lattre de Tassigny die?
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny passed away in Paris[3].
Who was Jean de Lattre de Tassigny married to?
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny's spouses include Simonne Calary de Lamazière[7].
What did Jean de Lattre de Tassigny do for work?
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny worked as a military personnel[4].
Where did Jean de Lattre de Tassigny go to school?
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].
What awards did Jean de Lattre de Tassigny receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13], Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia[14], Grand cross of the Order of the Black Star[15], and Grand cross of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol[16].