Joseph Vinoy

French general (1800-1880)
Person human Q475784
Joseph Vinoy
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Joseph Vinoy

Summary

Joseph Vinoy is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1800[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 29, 1880[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Vinoy was born in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs[2].
  • Joseph Vinoy died in Paris[4].
  • Joseph Vinoy was born on August 10, 1800[3].
  • Joseph Vinoy died on April 29, 1880[5].
  • Joseph Vinoy is buried at Miséricorde cemetery[9].
  • Joseph Vinoy held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Joseph Vinoy's native language[11].
  • Joseph Vinoy worked as a politician[6].
  • Joseph Vinoy worked as a military officer[7].
  • Joseph Vinoy held the position of Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Joseph Vinoy held the position of Second Empire senator[13].
  • Joseph Vinoy held the position of Military governor of Paris[14].
  • Joseph Vinoy held the position of Miembro del Consejo General del Departamento de Isère[15].
  • Joseph Vinoy received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Joseph Vinoy received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[17].
  • Joseph Vinoy received the Médaille militaire[18].
  • Joseph Vinoy received the Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[19].
  • Joseph Vinoy received the 2nd class, Order of the Medjidie[20].
  • Joseph Vinoy is recorded as male[21].
  • Joseph Vinoy's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Joseph Vinoy's military branch is recorded as French Army[23].
  • Joseph Vinoy's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Vinoy[24].
  • Joseph Vinoy's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[25].
  • Joseph Vinoy was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[26].
  • Joseph Vinoy was part of the conflict Crimean War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Vinoy was born in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs[2]. He was born on August 10, 1800[3]. French was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour[12], a position[28], in France[29]; Second Empire senator[13]; Military governor of Paris[14], a position[30]; and Miembro del Consejo General del Departamento de Isère[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[17], an award[33], in France[34]; Médaille militaire[18], a medallion[35], in France[36], founded in 1852[37]; Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[19]; and 2nd class, Order of the Medjidie[20], a grade of an order[38], in Ottoman Empire[39].

Death and Burial

Joseph Vinoy died on April 29, 1880[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Miséricorde cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph Vinoy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Vinoy born?

Joseph Vinoy's place of birth was Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs[2].

Where did Joseph Vinoy die?

Joseph Vinoy passed away in Paris[4].

What did Joseph Vinoy do for work?

Joseph Vinoy worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Joseph Vinoy receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[17], Médaille militaire[18], and Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Franco-Prussian War: The German Conquest of France in 1870–1871. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . The Franco-Prussian War: The German Conquest of France in 1870–1871. 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Arnaud.Serander · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms, Médaille militaire +2
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  2. 23d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00541208
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    Place of birth Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs
    Military, police or special rank divisional general
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