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Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy

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Summary

Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy was born on July 13, 1844[1], in Pernes[2]. He died on January 8, 1918[3], in Hyères[4]. He worked as a military officer[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[6]
  • Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[7]
  • Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[8], officier d'académie[9], Knight of the Order of the Sword[10], Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Military, police or special rank: divisional general[13]
  • Archives at: Defence Historical Service[14]
  • Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[15]
  • Given name: Louis[16]

FAQs

Where was Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy born?

Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy was born in Pernes[2].

Where did Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy die?

Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy passed away in Hyères[4].

What did Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy do for work?

Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy worked as a military officer[5].

Where did Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy go to school?

Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[7].

What awards did Louis Joseph Gilles de Torcy receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[8], officier d'académie[9], Knight of the Order of the Sword[10], and Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . francearchives.gouv.fr. francearchives.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · DifoolBot bot · 2026-08-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf cluster id → 161341089
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  2. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id → 12870642v
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at → Defence Historical Service
    Gnd id → 1057575240
    Educated at → École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
    Country of citizenship → France
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