Jean-Marc Léger

Canadian journalist and writer (1927–2011)
Person human Q3167427
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Summary

Jean-Marc Léger is a human[1]. He was born in Montreal[2]. He was born on January 8, 1927[3]. He passed away in Montreal[4]. He died on February 14, 2011[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Jean-Marc Léger was born in Montreal[2].
  • Jean-Marc Léger died in Montreal[4].
  • Jean-Marc Léger was born on January 8, 1927[3].
  • Jean-Marc Léger died on February 14, 2011[5].
  • Jean-Marc Léger held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Jean-Marc Léger worked as a journalist[6].
  • Jean-Marc Léger's professions included writer[7].
  • Jean-Marc Léger received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[9].
  • Jean-Marc Léger received the Commander of the National Order of the Lion[10].
  • Jean-Marc Léger received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[11].
  • Jean-Marc Léger received the Ordre du Mérite[12].
  • Jean-Marc Léger received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[13].
  • Jean-Marc Léger received the Officer of the National Order of Quebec[14].
  • Jean-Marc Léger was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[15].
  • Jean-Marc Léger is recorded as male[16].
  • Jean-Marc Léger's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jean-Marc Léger's family name is recorded as Léger[18].
  • Jean-Marc Léger's given name is recorded as Jean-Marc[19].
  • Jean-Marc Léger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[20].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Marc Léger's place of birth was Montreal[2]. He was born on January 8, 1927[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[9], a grade of an order[21], in France[22]; Commander of the National Order of the Lion[10]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[11], a grade of an order[23], in France[24]; Ordre du Mérite[12], an award[25], in Canada[26], founded in 1967[27]; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[13], a grade of an order[28], in Belgium[29]; and Officer of the National Order of Quebec[14], a class of award[30], in Canada[31].

Death and Burial

Jean-Marc Léger died on February 14, 2011[5]. He died in Montreal[4].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Marc Léger born?

Born in Montreal[2].

Where did Jean-Marc Léger die?

Jean-Marc Léger died in Montreal[4].

What did Jean-Marc Léger do for work?

Jean-Marc Léger worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

What awards did Jean-Marc Léger receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[9], Commander of the National Order of the Lion[10], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[11], and Ordre du Mérite[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . www.academieoutremer.fr. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . La France savante. Retrieved . lapresse.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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