Louis-Eugène Cavaignac

French general and politician (1802-1857)
Person human Q379702
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Summary

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac was born on October 15, 1802[1], in Paris[2]. He died on October 28, 1857[3], in Flée[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,725 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Montmartre Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Jean-Baptiste Cavaignac[9]
  • Mother: Marie-Julie de Corancez[10]
  • Child: Jacques Marie Eugène Godefroy Cavaignac[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Native language: French[13]
  • Position held: President of the Council[14], member of the French National Assembly[15], Minister of War[16], President of the French Republic[17], Governor of Algeria[18]
  • Educated at: École polytechnique[19]
  • Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[21], Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Saint Helena Medal[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Member of political party: French Second Republic[26]
  • Commons category: Louis-Eugène Cavaignac[27]
  • Military, police or special rank: divisional general[28]
  • Archives at: Archives nationales[29], Defence Historical Service[30]
  • Participated in conflict: Greek War of Independence[31]
  • Family name: Cavaignac[32]
  • Given name: Louis[33]
  • Work location: Paris[34]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[35], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[39], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[40], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
  • Name in native language: Louis-Eugène Cavaignac[43]
  • Owner of: Q83711357[44]
  • Sibling: Éléonore-Louis Godefroi Cavaignac[45]
  • Candidacy in election: 1848 French presidential election[46]

Why It Matters

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Louis-Eugène Cavaignac born?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac was born in Paris[2].

Where did Louis-Eugène Cavaignac die?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac passed away in Flée[4].

Who were Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's parents?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's father was Jean-Baptiste Cavaignac[9]. Louis-Eugène Cavaignac's mother was Marie-Julie de Corancez[10].

What did Louis-Eugène Cavaignac do for work?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6].

Where did Louis-Eugène Cavaignac go to school?

Louis-Eugène Cavaignac was educated at École polytechnique[19].

What awards did Louis-Eugène Cavaignac receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[21], Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].

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  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] ↑ . The Franco-Prussian War: The German Conquest of France in 1870–1871. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [29] ↑ . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  41. [42] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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