Joseph Gallieni

French soldier (1849-1916)
Person human Q17577
Joseph Gallieni
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Joseph Gallieni

Summary

Joseph Gallieni is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Béat[2], he… he was born on April 24, 1849[3]. He passed away in Versailles[4]. He died on May 27, 1916[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (665 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Gallieni's place of birth was Saint-Béat[2].
  • Joseph Gallieni died in Versailles[4].
  • Joseph Gallieni was born on April 24, 1849[3].
  • Joseph Gallieni died on May 27, 1916[5].
  • Joseph Gallieni is buried at Alphonse-Karr cemetery[10].
  • Joseph Gallieni held citizenship in France[11].
  • Joseph Gallieni's professions included military officer[6].
  • Joseph Gallieni worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Joseph Gallieni's professions included politician[8].
  • Joseph Gallieni held the position of Minister of War[12].
  • Joseph Gallieni held the position of governor[13].
  • Joseph Gallieni held the position of Military governor of Paris[14].
  • Joseph Gallieni held the position of military governor of Lyon[15].
  • Joseph Gallieni was educated at Prytanée National Militaire[16].
  • Joseph Gallieni's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17].
  • Joseph Gallieni received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Joseph Gallieni received the Marshal of France[19].
  • Joseph Gallieni received the Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[20].
  • Joseph Gallieni is recorded as male[21].
  • Joseph Gallieni's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Joseph Gallieni's military branch is recorded as French Army[23].
  • Joseph Gallieni's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Gallieni[24].
  • Joseph Gallieni's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[25].
  • Joseph Gallieni's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[26].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Gallieni's place of birth was Saint-Béat[2]. He was born on April 24, 1849[3].

Education

Educated at Prytanée National Militaire[16], a military school[28], in France[29], founded in 1604[30] and École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[17], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1802[33], headquartered in Guer[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Minister of War[12], a position[35], in France[36]; governor[13], a public office[37]; Military governor of Paris[14], a position[38]; and military governor of Lyon[15], a position[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Marshal of France[19], a military rank[42]; and Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[20], an award[43].

Death and Burial

Joseph Gallieni died on May 27, 1916[5]. He died in Versailles[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[27]. Burial took place at Alphonse-Karr cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Gallieni ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (665 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Gallieni born?

Joseph Gallieni's place of birth was Saint-Béat[2].

Where did Joseph Gallieni die?

Joseph Gallieni died in Versailles[4].

What did Joseph Gallieni do for work?

Joseph Gallieni worked as military officer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

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], and Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[20].

References

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation military officer, military personnel, politician
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  3. 28d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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