Jean Prouvost

French businessman (1885-1978)
Person human Q3174129
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Jean Prouvost

Summary

Jean Prouvost is a human[1]. Born in Roubaix[2], he… he was born on April 24, 1885[3]. He passed away in Yvoy-le-Marron[4]. He died on October 18, 1978[5]. He worked as a politician[6], businessperson[7], and media proprietor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean Prouvost's place of birth was Roubaix[2].
  • Jean Prouvost died in Yvoy-le-Marron[4].
  • Jean Prouvost was born on April 24, 1885[3].
  • Jean Prouvost died on October 18, 1978[5].
  • Jean Prouvost died on October 17, 1978[10].
  • Jean Prouvost's father was Albert Félix Prouvost[11].
  • A child of Jean Prouvost was Jacques Prouvost[12].
  • Jean Prouvost held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean Prouvost's professions included politician[6].
  • Jean Prouvost's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Jean Prouvost worked as a media proprietor[8].
  • Jean Prouvost held the position of Q60628240[14].
  • Jean Prouvost held the position of Minister of Information[15].
  • Jean Prouvost held the position of president[16].
  • Jean Prouvost held the position of director[17].
  • Jean Prouvost held the position of Mayor of Yvoy-le-Marron[18].
  • Jean Prouvost was educated at Beaumont College[19].
  • Jean Prouvost is recorded as male[20].
  • Jean Prouvost's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jean Prouvost's family is recorded as Prouvost family[22].
  • Jean Prouvost's Commons category is recorded as Jean Prouvost[23].
  • Jean Prouvost's family name is recorded as Prouvost[24].
  • Jean Prouvost's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
  • Jean Prouvost's relative is recorded as Amédée Prouvost[26].
  • Jean Prouvost's relative is recorded as Évelyne Prouvost[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Prouvost's place of birth was Roubaix[2]. He was born on April 24, 1885[3]. His father was Albert Félix Prouvost[11].

Education

Jean Prouvost's education included a stint at Beaumont College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], businessperson[7], and media proprietor[8]. Positions held include Q60628240[14]; Minister of Information[15], a position[28], in France[29]; president[16], a position[30]; director[17], a profession[31]; and Mayor of Yvoy-le-Marron[18].

Personal Life

A child of Jean Prouvost was Jacques Prouvost[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 18, 1978[5] and October 17, 1978[10]. Jean Prouvost died in Yvoy-le-Marron[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Prouvost ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Jean Prouvost born?

Jean Prouvost was born in Roubaix[2].

Where did Jean Prouvost die?

Jean Prouvost passed away in Yvoy-le-Marron[4].

Who were Jean Prouvost's parents?

Jean Prouvost's father was Albert Félix Prouvost[11].

What did Jean Prouvost do for work?

Jean Prouvost worked as politician[6], businessperson[7], and media proprietor[8].

Where did Jean Prouvost go to school?

Jean Prouvost was educated at Beaumont College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archivesdepartementales.lenord.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archivesdepartementales.lenord.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archivesdepartementales.lenord.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archivesdepartementales.lenord.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, businessperson, media proprietor
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  2. 18d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Owner of Lainière de Roubaix, Paris-Midi, Paris-Soir +6
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