Léon Jouhaux
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Summary
Léon Jouhaux was born on July 1, 1879[1], in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on April 28, 1954[3], in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a trade unionist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,209 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 29, 1954[7]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[8], Grave of Jouhaux[9]
- Father: Adolphe Jouhaux[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Field of work: trade unionism[12]
- Position held: Q78579436[13], president[14], general secretary of the General Confederation of Labour[15]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[16], Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18]
- Member of: Human Rights League[19], General Confederation of Labour (France)[20], Workers' Force[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Léon Jouhaux[23]
- Family name: Q10000628[24]
- Given name: Léon[25], Henri[26]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
- Birth name: Léon Henri Jouhaux[30]
- Name in native language: Léon Jouhaux[31]
- Place of detention: Buchenwald concentration camp[32]
Why It Matters
Léon Jouhaux has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Léon Jouhaux born?
Léon Jouhaux was born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Léon Jouhaux die?
Léon Jouhaux died in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Léon Jouhaux's parents?
Léon Jouhaux's father was Adolphe Jouhaux[10].
What did Léon Jouhaux do for work?
Léon Jouhaux worked as a trade unionist[5].
What awards did Léon Jouhaux receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[16], Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].