Jean Kahn

French Jewish community leader
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Jean Kahn

Summary

Jean Kahn is a human[1]. Born in Strasbourg[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1929[3]. He died in Strasbourg[4]. He died on August 18, 2013[5]. He worked as a human rights defender[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Strasbourg[2], Jean Kahn…
  • Jean Kahn died in Strasbourg[4].
  • Jean Kahn was born on May 17, 1929[3].
  • Jean Kahn died on August 18, 2013[5].
  • Jean Kahn held citizenship in France[9].
  • Jean Kahn's professions included human rights defender[6].
  • Jean Kahn's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Jean Kahn held the position of president[10].
  • Jean Kahn held the position of president[11].
  • Jean Kahn held the position of president[12].
  • Jean Kahn was educated at University of Strasbourg[13].
  • Jean Kahn was educated at University of Strasbourg[14].
  • Jean Kahn received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[15].
  • Jean Kahn received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Jean Kahn received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Jean Kahn received the honorary doctorate of Haifa University[18].
  • Jean Kahn is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean Kahn's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean Kahn's Commons category is recorded as Jean Kahn[21].
  • Jean Kahn's family name is recorded as Kahn[22].
  • Jean Kahn's given name is recorded as Jean[23].
  • Jean Kahn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Jean Kahn's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean Salomon Kahn'}[25].
  • Jean Kahn's different from is recorded as Jean Kahn[26].
  • Jean Kahn's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Human rights[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Strasbourg[2], Jean Kahn… he was born on May 17, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg[13], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30], headquartered in Strasbourg[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include human rights defender[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include president[10], a corporate title[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the National Order of Merit[15], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[37], in Germany[38]; and honorary doctorate of Haifa University[18], an award[39], in Israel[40].

Death and Burial

Jean Kahn died on August 18, 2013[5]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Kahn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Jean Kahn born?

Jean Kahn was born in Strasbourg[2].

Where did Jean Kahn die?

Jean Kahn passed away in Strasbourg[4].

What did Jean Kahn do for work?

Jean Kahn worked as human rights defender[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Jean Kahn go to school?

Jean Kahn was educated at University of Strasbourg[13] and University of Strasbourg[14].

What awards did Jean Kahn receive?

Honors received include Commander of the National Order of Merit[15], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], and honorary doctorate of Haifa University[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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