Jean Simon
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Jean Simon
Summary
Jean Simon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brest[2]. He was born on April 30, 1912[3]. He died in Cherbourg-Octeville[4]. He died on September 28, 2003[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Jean Simon's place of birth was Brest[2].
- Jean Simon died in Cherbourg-Octeville[4].
- Jean Simon was born on April 30, 1912[3].
- Jean Simon died on September 28, 2003[5].
- Jean Simon held citizenship in France[9].
- Jean Simon's professions included military personnel[6].
- Jean Simon's professions included French resistance fighter[7].
- Jean Simon was educated at Prytanée National Militaire[10].
- Jean Simon was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11].
- Jean Simon received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[12].
- Jean Simon received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[13].
- Jean Simon received the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14].
- Jean Simon received the Companion of the Liberation[15].
- Jean Simon received the Resistance Medal[16].
- Jean Simon received the Médaille militaire[17].
- Jean Simon is recorded as male[18].
- Jean Simon's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Jean Simon's military branch is recorded as infantry[20].
- Jean Simon's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general[21].
- Jean Simon's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[22].
- Jean Simon was part of the conflict World War II[23].
- Jean Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[24].
- Jean Simon's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
- Jean Simon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
- Jean Simon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean Simon'}[27].
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Origins and Family
Jean Simon's place of birth was Brest[2]. He was born on April 30, 1912[3].
Education
Educated at Prytanée National Militaire[10], a military school[28], in France[29], founded in 1604[30] and École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1802[33], headquartered in Guer[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[13], a courage award[37], in France[38], founded in 1939[39]; Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14], a military decoration[40], in France[41], founded in 1921[42]; Companion of the Liberation[15], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Resistance Medal[16], a medallion[45], in France[46], founded in 1943[47]; and Médaille militaire[17], a medallion[48], in France[49], founded in 1852[50].
Death and Burial
Jean Simon died on September 28, 2003[5]. He died in Cherbourg-Octeville[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Simon include boulevard du Général-Jean-Simon[51], a boulevard[52], in France[53].
Why It Matters
Jean Simon has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include boulevard du Général-Jean-Simon[51], a boulevard[52], in France[53].
FAQs
Where was Jean Simon born?
Born in Brest[2], Jean Simon…
Where did Jean Simon die?
Jean Simon died in Cherbourg-Octeville[4].
What did Jean Simon do for work?
Jean Simon worked as military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7].
Where did Jean Simon go to school?
Jean Simon was educated at Prytanée National Militaire[10] and École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11].
What awards did Jean Simon receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[12], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[13], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14], and Companion of the Liberation[15].