Jean-Joseph Farre

French Army general (1816-1887)
Person human Q459513
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Jean-Joseph Farre

Summary

Jean-Joseph Farre is a human[1]. Born in Valence[2], he… he was born on May 5, 1816[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 24, 1887[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], military personnel[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Joseph Farre's place of birth was Valence[2].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre was born on May 5, 1816[3].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre died on March 24, 1887[5].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Jean-Joseph Farre's native language[12].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre worked as a politician[6].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre worked as a military officer[7].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre worked as an engineer[9].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre held the position of irremovable senator[13].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre held the position of Minister of War[14].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre held the position of senator of the French Third Republic[15].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre held the position of military governor of Lyon[16].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's education included a stint at École polytechnique[17].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's military branch is recorded as French Army[21].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Joseph Farre[22].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[23].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[24].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[25].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's given name is recorded as Jean[26].
  • Jean-Joseph Farre's work location is recorded as Paris[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean-Joseph Farre was born in Valence[2]. He was born on May 5, 1816[3]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Jean-Joseph Farre was educated at École polytechnique[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], military personnel[8], and engineer[9]. Positions held include irremovable senator[13], a position[28], in France[29]; Minister of War[14], a position[30], in France[31]; senator of the French Third Republic[15], a position[32], in France[33]; and military governor of Lyon[16], a position[34].

Recognition

Jean-Joseph Farre received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

Death and Burial

Jean-Joseph Farre died on March 24, 1887[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Joseph Farre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Joseph Farre born?

Jean-Joseph Farre was born in Valence[2].

Where did Jean-Joseph Farre die?

Jean-Joseph Farre died in Paris[4].

What did Jean-Joseph Farre do for work?

Jean-Joseph Farre worked as politician[6], military officer[7], military personnel[8], and engineer[9].

Where did Jean-Joseph Farre go to school?

Jean-Joseph Farre was educated at École polytechnique[17].

What awards did Jean-Joseph Farre receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . senat.fr. Retrieved . 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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