Marc Monchal

French general
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Marc Monchal

Summary

Marc Monchal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Q209773[2]. He was born on August 27, 1935[3]. He died in Trans-en-Provence[4]. He died on November 12, 2020[5]. He worked as a military officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Marc Monchal was born in Q209773[2].
  • Marc Monchal passed away in Trans-en-Provence[4].
  • Marc Monchal was born on August 27, 1935[3].
  • Marc Monchal died on November 12, 2020[5].
  • Marc Monchal held citizenship in France[7].
  • Marc Monchal worked as a military officer[6].
  • Marc Monchal held the position of Chief of Staff of the French Army[8].
  • Marc Monchal held the position of Head of the Minister of Defence's military cabinet[9].
  • Marc Monchal held the position of Extraordinary state adviser (France)[10].
  • Marc Monchal was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11].
  • Marc Monchal received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[12].
  • Marc Monchal received the Cross for Military Valour[13].
  • Marc Monchal received the Combatant's Cross[14].
  • Marc Monchal received the National Defence Medal[15].
  • Marc Monchal received the North Africa Security and Order Operations Commemorative Medal[16].
  • Marc Monchal received the Q131859742[17].
  • Marc Monchal is recorded as male[18].
  • Marc Monchal's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Marc Monchal's Commons category is recorded as Marc Monchal[20].
  • Marc Monchal's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general[21].
  • Marc Monchal's military, police or special rank is recorded as général de corps d'armée[22].
  • Marc Monchal's commander of is recorded as 35th Parachute Artillery Regiment[23].
  • Marc Monchal was part of the conflict Algerian War[24].
  • Marc Monchal was part of the conflict Yugoslav Wars[25].
  • Marc Monchal's given name is recorded as Marc[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Q209773[2], Marc Monchal… he was born on August 27, 1935[3].

Education

Marc Monchal's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11].

Career and Affiliations

Marc Monchal's professions included military officer[6]. Positions held include Chief of Staff of the French Army[8], a position[27], in France[28], founded in 1874[29]; Head of the Minister of Defence's military cabinet[9], a position[30], in France[31]; and Extraordinary state adviser (France)[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[12], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Cross for Military Valour[13], a cross[34], in France[35], founded in 1956[36]; Combatant's Cross[14], a cross[37], in France[38], founded in 1930[39]; National Defence Medal[15], a medallion[40], in France[41], founded in 1982[42]; North Africa Security and Order Operations Commemorative Medal[16], a military decoration[43], in France[44], founded in 1958[45]; and Q131859742[17].

Death and Burial

Marc Monchal died on November 12, 2020[5]. He passed away in Trans-en-Provence[4].

FAQs

Where was Marc Monchal born?

Marc Monchal's place of birth was Q209773[2].

Where did Marc Monchal die?

Marc Monchal died in Trans-en-Provence[4].

What did Marc Monchal do for work?

Marc Monchal worked as military officer[6].

Where did Marc Monchal go to school?

Marc Monchal was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11].

What awards did Marc Monchal receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[12], Cross for Military Valour[13], Combatant's Cross[14], and National Defence Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. Retrieved . lesbiographies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Journal officiel de la République française. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . legifrance.gouv.fr. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . lasemainedespyrenees.fr. lasemainedespyrenees.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . lasemainedespyrenees.fr. lasemainedespyrenees.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . lasemainedespyrenees.fr. lasemainedespyrenees.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . lasemainedespyrenees.fr. lasemainedespyrenees.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . legifrance.gouv.fr. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Q80900474. Retrieved . liberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Q80900474. Retrieved . lasemainedespyrenees.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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