Louis André

French politician (1838-1913)
Person human Q666579
Louis André
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Louis André

Summary

Louis André is a human[1]. Born in Nuits-Saint-Georges[2], he… he was born on March 29, 1838[3]. He passed away in Dijon[4]. He died on March 18, 1913[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis André's place of birth was Nuits-Saint-Georges[2].
  • Louis André died in Dijon[4].
  • Louis André was born on March 29, 1838[3].
  • Louis André died on March 18, 1913[5].
  • Louis André was married to Marguerite Chapuy[10].
  • Louis André held citizenship in France[11].
  • Louis André worked as a politician[6].
  • Louis André's professions included military officer[7].
  • Louis André's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Louis André held the position of Minister of War[12].
  • Louis André's education included a stint at École polytechnique[13].
  • Louis André's education included a stint at École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[14].
  • Louis André received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Louis André received the Médaille militaire[16].
  • Louis André received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Louis André received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Louis André received the Officier de l'Instruction publique[19].
  • Louis André received the Commemorative medal of the 1870–1871 War[20].
  • Louis André was a member of Société de sociologie de Paris[21].
  • Louis André is recorded as male[22].
  • Louis André's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Louis André was affiliated with the Radical Party[24].
  • Louis André's Commons category is recorded as Louis André[25].
  • Louis André's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[26].
  • Louis André was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis André was born in Nuits-Saint-Georges[2]. He was born on March 29, 1838[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[13], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31] and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[14], a military academy[32], in France[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Louis André held the position of Minister of War[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Médaille militaire[16], a medallion[36], in France[37], founded in 1852[38]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Officier de l'Instruction publique[19], a class of award[43], in France[44], founded in 1850[45]; and Commemorative medal of the 1870–1871 War[20], a campaign medal[46], in France[47], founded in 1911[48].

Personal Life

Louis André was married to Marguerite Chapuy[10]. He was affiliated with the Radical Party[24].

Death and Burial

Louis André died on March 18, 1913[5]. He died in Dijon[4].

Why It Matters

Louis André ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Louis André born?

Louis André was born in Nuits-Saint-Georges[2].

Where did Louis André die?

Louis André passed away in Dijon[4].

Who was Louis André married to?

Louis André's spouses include Marguerite Chapuy[10].

What did Louis André do for work?

Louis André worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Louis André go to school?

Louis André was educated at École polytechnique[13] and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[14].

What awards did Louis André receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[15], Médaille militaire[16], Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

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  22. [21] . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Louis
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    Member of political party Radical Party
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