Léon Blum

French politician (1872–1950)
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Léon Blum
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Léon Blum

Summary

Léon Blum is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on April 9, 1872[3]. He died in Jouy-en-Josas[4]. He died on March 30, 1950[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], literary critic[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,737 views/month, #6,604 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Léon Blum…
  • Born in rue Saint-Denis[11], Léon Blum…
  • Léon Blum died in Jouy-en-Josas[4].
  • Léon Blum was born on April 9, 1872[3].
  • Léon Blum died on March 30, 1950[5].
  • Léon Blum is buried at Jouy-en-Josas[12].
  • Léon Blum's father was Q134075260[13].
  • Léon Blum's mother was Adèle Marie Alice Picart[14].
  • Léon Blum was married to Jeanne Blum[15].
  • Among Léon Blum's spouses was Thérèse Blum[16].
  • Among Léon Blum's spouses was Lise Blum[17].
  • A child of Léon Blum was Robert Blum[18].
  • Léon Blum held citizenship in France[19].
  • Léon Blum's professions included politician[6].
  • Léon Blum's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Léon Blum's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Léon Blum worked as a journalist[9].
  • Léon Blum held the position of President of the Council[20].
  • Léon Blum held the position of member of the French National Assembly[21].
  • Léon Blum held the position of president of the Provisional Government of the French Republic[22].
  • Léon Blum held the position of President of the Council[23].
  • Léon Blum held the position of President of the Council[24].
  • Léon Blum held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[25].
  • Léon Blum was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[26].
  • Léon Blum's education included a stint at Lycée Charlemagne[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and rue Saint-Denis[11], a street[31], in France[32]. Léon Blum was born on April 9, 1872[3]. His father was Q134075260[13]. His mother was Adèle Marie Alice Picart[14].

Education

Educated at Lycée Henri-IV[26], an educational facility[33], in France[34], founded in 1796[35]; Lycée Charlemagne[27], an educational facility[36], in France[37], founded in 1965[38]; École Normale Supérieure[39], a école normale supérieure[40], in France[41], founded in 1794[42], headquartered in Paris[43]; and University of Paris[44], a former entity[45], in France[46], founded in 1150[47], headquartered in Paris[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], literary critic[8], and journalist[9]. Positions held include President of the Council[20], a position[49], in France[50]; member of the French National Assembly[21], a position[51], in France[52], founded in 1789[53]; president of the Provisional Government of the French Republic[22]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs[25], a position[54], in France[55], founded in 1589[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[57], a grade of an order[58], in France[59] and Concours général[60].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jeanne Blum[15], a teacher[61], 1899–1982[62], of France[63]; Thérèse Blum[16], a political activist[64], 1881–1938[65], of France[66], awarded the Médaille d'honneur des épidémies[67]; and Lise Blum[17], 1869–1931[68]. A child of Léon Blum was Robert Blum[18]. He was affiliated with the French Section of the Workers' International[69].

Death and Burial

Léon Blum died on March 30, 1950[5]. He died in Jouy-en-Josas[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[70]. Burial took place at Jouy-en-Josas[12].

Why It Matters

Léon Blum ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,737 views/month, #6,604 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Léon Blum born?

Léon Blum was born in Paris[2].

Where did Léon Blum die?

Léon Blum died in Jouy-en-Josas[4].

Who were Léon Blum's parents?

Léon Blum's father was Q134075260[13]. Léon Blum's mother was Adèle Marie Alice Picart[14].

Who was Léon Blum married to?

Léon Blum's spouses include Jeanne Blum[15], Thérèse Blum[16], and Lise Blum[17].

What did Léon Blum do for work?

Léon Blum worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], literary critic[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Léon Blum go to school?

Léon Blum was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[26], Lycée Charlemagne[27], École Normale Supérieure[39], and University of Paris[44].

What awards did Léon Blum receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[57] and Concours général[60].

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  2. [71] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [72] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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