Léon Francfort

(1847-1918)
Person human Q54658752
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Léon Francfort

Summary

Léon Francfort is a human[1]. Born in Strasbourg[2], he… he was born on +1847-08-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +1918-03-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Léon Francfort's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].
  • Léon Francfort died in Paris[4].
  • Léon Francfort was born on +1847-08-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Léon Francfort died on +1918-03-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[7].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Nathan Fould[8].
  • Léon Francfort held citizenship in France[9].
  • Léon Francfort worked as a military officer[6].
  • Léon Francfort's education included a stint at École polytechnique[10].
  • Léon Francfort's education included a stint at École supérieure de guerre[11].
  • Léon Francfort received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Léon Francfort received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Léon Francfort's image is recorded as Léon Francfort (1847-1918) portrait.png[14].
  • Léon Francfort is recorded as male[15].
  • Léon Francfort's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Léon Francfort's Commons category is recorded as Léon Francfort[17].
  • Léon Francfort's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[18].
  • Léon Francfort's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[19].
  • Léon Francfort's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-colonel[20].
  • Léon Francfort's military, police or special rank is recorded as chef d'escadron[21].
  • Léon Francfort's military, police or special rank is recorded as capitaine[22].
  • Léon Francfort's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[23].
  • The cause of death was 1918 bombardment of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais[24].
  • Léon Francfort's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 256893446[25].
  • Léon Francfort's participated in conflict is recorded as Franco-Prussian War[26].

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Origins and Family

Léon Francfort's place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on +1847-08-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[10], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in Palaiseau[30] and École supérieure de guerre[11], a military school[31], in France[32], founded in 1876[33].

Career and Affiliations

Léon Francfort worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[34], in France[35] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[36], in France[37].

Death and Burial

Léon Francfort died on +1918-03-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was 1918 bombardment of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais[24]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[7] and Grave of Nathan Fould[8].

FAQs

Where was Léon Francfort born?

Born in Strasbourg[2], Léon Francfort…

Where did Léon Francfort die?

Léon Francfort died in Paris[4].

What did Léon Francfort do for work?

Léon Francfort worked as military officer[6].

Where did Léon Francfort go to school?

Léon Francfort was educated at École polytechnique[10] and École supérieure de guerre[11].

What awards did Léon Francfort receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . polytechnique.edu. polytechnique.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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