Jean-Yves Le Drian

French politician (born 1947)
Person human Q559040
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Jean-Yves Le Drian

Summary

Jean-Yves Le Drian is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lorient[2]. He was born on June 30, 1947[3]. He worked as a politician[4], historian[5], and pensioner[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (391 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Yves Le Drian was born in Lorient[2].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian was born on June 30, 1947[3].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian's father was Jean Le Drian[8].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian's mother was Louisette Derrien[9].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian was married to Maria Vadillo[10].
  • A child of Jean-Yves Le Drian was Thomas Le Drian[11].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Jean-Yves Le Drian's native language[13].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian's professions included politician[4].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian worked as a historian[5].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian's professions included pensioner[6].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian held the position of Regional council member of Brittany[14].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian held the position of Regional council member of Brittany[15].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian was employed by University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany[16].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian was educated at University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany[17].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian's education included a stint at lycée Saint-Louis de Lorient[18].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian was educated at University of Rennes[19].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian's doctoral advisor was Michel Denis[20].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian received the Order of the Republic[22].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian received the Grand Officer of the National Order of Mali[23].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian received the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[26].
  • Jean-Yves Le Drian was a member of Q48204303[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lorient[2], Jean-Yves Le Drian… he was born on June 30, 1947[3]. His father was Jean Le Drian[8]. His mother was Louisette Derrien[9]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany[17], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1971[30], headquartered in Rennes[31]; lycée Saint-Louis de Lorient[18]; and University of Rennes[19], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1460[34]. Jean-Yves Le Drian's doctoral advisor was Michel Denis[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], historian[5], and pensioner[6]. Among Jean-Yves Le Drian's employers was University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany[16]. Positions held include Regional council member of Brittany[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21], a grade of an order[35], in Spain[36]; Order of the Republic[22], an order[37], in Egypt[38], founded in 1953[39]; Grand Officer of the National Order of Mali[23]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], a grade of an order[40], in Germany[41]; Order of the Golden Fleece[25], an order[42], in Georgia[43], founded in 1998[44]; and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[26], a grade of an order[45], in Japan[46], founded in 2003[47].

Personal Life

Jean-Yves Le Drian was married to Maria Vadillo[10]. A child of him was Thomas Le Drian[11]. He was affiliated with the Territories of Progress[48].

Why It Matters

Jean-Yves Le Drian ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (391 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Yves Le Drian born?

Jean-Yves Le Drian was born in Lorient[2].

Who were Jean-Yves Le Drian's parents?

Jean-Yves Le Drian's father was Jean Le Drian[8]. Jean-Yves Le Drian's mother was Louisette Derrien[9].

Who was Jean-Yves Le Drian married to?

Jean-Yves Le Drian's spouses include Maria Vadillo[10].

What did Jean-Yves Le Drian do for work?

Jean-Yves Le Drian worked as politician[4], historian[5], and pensioner[6].

Where did Jean-Yves Le Drian go to school?

Jean-Yves Le Drian was educated at University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany[17], lycée Saint-Louis de Lorient[18], and University of Rennes[19].

What awards did Jean-Yves Le Drian receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21], Order of the Republic[22], Grand Officer of the National Order of Mali[23], and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].

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  1. [2] . Sycomore. Retrieved . gouvernement.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . maitron-en-ligne.univ-paris1.fr. maitron-en-ligne.univ-paris1.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . maitron-en-ligne.univ-paris1.fr. maitron-en-ligne.univ-paris1.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . programme-tv.net. Retrieved . programme-tv.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] . French National Directory of Representatives, 9 April 2019. wikidata.org.
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  11. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [48] . lemonde.fr. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [4] . hatvp.fr. Retrieved . hatvp.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . French National Directory of Representatives, 9 April 2019. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Boletín Oficial del Estado. ouest-france.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . lefigaro.fr. lefigaro.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . cnewsmatin.fr. cnewsmatin.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . defense.gouv.fr. defense.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . m.pulse.ge. m.pulse.ge. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . japantimes.co.jp. Retrieved . japantimes.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . capital.fr. capital.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Sycomore. Retrieved . gouvernement.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, historian, pensioner
    Position held Mayor of Lorient, Regional council member of Brittany, Minister of the Armed Forces +13
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, historian, pensioner
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  3. 23d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Given name Jean-Yves
    Member of Q48204303
    Sex or gender male
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