Louis-Eugène Cavaignac

French general and politician (1802-1857)
Person human Q379702
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Louis-Eugène Cavaignac

Summary

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on October 15, 1802[3]. He passed away in Flée[4]. He died on October 28, 1857[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac died in Flée[4].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac was born on October 15, 1802[3].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac died on October 28, 1857[5].
  • Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[9].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's father was Jean-Baptiste Cavaignac[10].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's mother was Marie-Julie de Corancez[11].
  • A child of Louis-Eugène Cavaignac was Jacques Marie Eugène Godefroy Cavaignac[12].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's native language[14].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac worked as a politician[6].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's professions included military officer[7].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac held the position of President of the Council[15].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac held the position of Minister of War[17].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac held the position of President of the French Republic[18].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac held the position of Governor of Algeria[19].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's education included a stint at École polytechnique[20].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac received the Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[22].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac received the Saint Helena Medal[25].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac is recorded as male[26].
  • Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on October 15, 1802[3]. His father was Jean-Baptiste Cavaignac[10]. His mother was Marie-Julie de Corancez[11]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac was educated at École polytechnique[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include President of the Council[15], a position[28], in France[29]; member of the French National Assembly[16], a position[30], in France[31], founded in 1789[32]; Minister of War[17], a position[33], in France[34]; President of the French Republic[18], a position[35], in France[36]; and Governor of Algeria[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[22], a grade of an order[39], in Greece[40], founded in 1833[41]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[44], in France[45]; and Saint Helena Medal[25], a campaign medal[46], in France[47], founded in 1857[48].

Personal Life

A child of Louis-Eugène Cavaignac was Jacques Marie Eugène Godefroy Cavaignac[12]. He was affiliated with the French Second Republic[49].

Death and Burial

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac died on October 28, 1857[5]. He passed away in Flée[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Louis-Eugène Cavaignac born?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Louis-Eugène Cavaignac die?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac died in Flée[4].

Who were Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's parents?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's father was Jean-Baptiste Cavaignac[10]. Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's mother was Marie-Julie de Corancez[11].

What did Louis-Eugène Cavaignac do for work?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Louis-Eugène Cavaignac go to school?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac was educated at École polytechnique[20].

What awards did Louis-Eugène Cavaignac receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[21], Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[22], Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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