Joseph Gallieni
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Summary
Joseph Gallieni was born on April 24, 1849[1], in Saint-Béat[2]. He died on May 27, 1916[3], in Versailles[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], military personnel[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,152 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Alphonse-Karr cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Position held: Minister of War[11], governor[12], Military governor of Paris[13], military governor of Lyon[14], defence minister[15]
- Educated at: Prytanée National Militaire[16], École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Marshal of France[19], Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[20], Montyon Prize[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Military branch: French Army[23]
- Commons category: Joseph Gallieni[24]
- Military, police or special rank: divisional general[25], general[26]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[27]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[28]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): XIII Corps[29]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[30], World War I[31]
- Family name: Gallieni[32]
- Given name: Joseph[33]
- Allegiance: Second French Empire[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
- Name in native language: Joseph Galliéni[42]
- Start of work period: 1868[43]
Why It Matters
Joseph Gallieni has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Gallieni born?
Joseph Gallieni was born in Saint-Béat[2].
Where did Joseph Gallieni die?
Joseph Gallieni passed away in Versailles[4].
What did Joseph Gallieni do for work?
Joseph Gallieni worked as a military officer[5], military personnel[6], and politician[7].
Where did Joseph Gallieni go to school?
Joseph Gallieni was educated at Prytanée National Militaire[16] and École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17].
What awards did Joseph Gallieni receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Marshal of France[19], Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[20], and Montyon Prize[21].