Jean Monnet
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Summary
Jean Monnet was born on November 9, 1888[1], in Cognac[2]. He died on March 16, 1979[3], in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], economist[6], politician[7], French resistance fighter[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,388 views/month, #7,017 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: The Jean Monnet House[11]
- Place of burial: Panthéon[12], cimetière de Bazoches-sur-Guyonne[13]
- Spouse: Silvia de Bondini[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Occupation: consultant[16]
- Position held: President of the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community[17]
- Educated at: College of Europe[18]
- Award received: Erasmus Prize[19], Charlemagne Prize[20], Wateler Peace Prize[21], Presidential Medal of Freedom[22], honorary citizen of Europe[23], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25], American Philosophical Society[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: independent politician[28]
- Commons category: Jean Monnet[29]
- Residence: The Jean Monnet House[30]
- Family name: Monnet[31]
- Given name: Jean[32], Omer[33], Marie[34], Gabriel[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jean Monnet[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Birth name: Omer Marie Gabriel Jean Monnet[38]
- Number of children: 1[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Monnet include Monnet Plan[40]; Jean Monnet University[41], an educational institution[42], in France[43], founded in 1969[44], headquartered in Saint-Étienne[45]; and Jean Monnet Programme[46], an educational policies and initiatives of the European Union[47].
Why It Matters
Jean Monnet has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Monnet Plan[40]; Jean Monnet University[41], an educational institution[42], in France[43], founded in 1969[44], headquartered in Saint-Étienne[45]; and Jean Monnet Programme[46], an educational policies and initiatives of the European Union[47].
FAQs
Where was Jean Monnet born?
Jean Monnet was born in Cognac[2].
Where did Jean Monnet die?
Jean Monnet died in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne[4].
Who was Jean Monnet married to?
Jean Monnet's spouses include Silvia de Bondini[14].
What did Jean Monnet do for work?
Jean Monnet worked as a diplomat[5], economist[6], politician[7], French resistance fighter[8], and entrepreneur[9].
Where did Jean Monnet go to school?
Jean Monnet was educated at College of Europe[18].
What awards did Jean Monnet receive?
Honors received include Erasmus Prize[19], Charlemagne Prize[20], Wateler Peace Prize[21], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[22].