Marcel Descour

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Marcel Descour

Summary

Marcel Descour is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on November 6, 1899[3]. He died in Montbrison-sur-Lez[4]. He died on April 2, 1995[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7].

Key Facts

  • Marcel Descour was born in Paris[2].
  • Marcel Descour was born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[8].
  • Marcel Descour passed away in Montbrison-sur-Lez[4].
  • Marcel Descour was born on November 6, 1899[3].
  • Marcel Descour died on April 2, 1995[5].
  • Marcel Descour held citizenship in France[9].
  • Marcel Descour's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Marcel Descour's professions included French resistance fighter[7].
  • Marcel Descour held the position of military governor of Lyon[10].
  • Marcel Descour held the position of military governor of Lyon[11].
  • Marcel Descour held the position of Q65501087[12].
  • Marcel Descour was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[13].
  • Marcel Descour received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Marcel Descour received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15].
  • Marcel Descour received the Resistance Medal[16].
  • Marcel Descour received the Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918[17].
  • Marcel Descour received the Médaille Interalliée 1914–1918[18].
  • Marcel Descour was a member of French Forces of the Interior[19].
  • Marcel Descour is recorded as male[20].
  • Marcel Descour's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Marcel Descour's Commons category is recorded as Marcel Descour[22].
  • Marcel Descour's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general[23].
  • Marcel Descour's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[24].
  • Marcel Descour's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[25].
  • Marcel Descour's residence is recorded as Paris[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[27], in France[28], founded in -0300[29] and 7th arrondissement of Paris[8], a municipal arrondissement of France[30], in France[31], founded in 1860[32]. Marcel Descour was born on November 6, 1899[3].

Education

Marcel Descour was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7]. Positions held include military governor of Lyon[10], a position[33] and Q65501087[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15], a courage award[36], in France[37], founded in 1939[38]; Resistance Medal[16], a medallion[39], in France[40], founded in 1943[41]; Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918[17], a campaign medal[42], in France[43], founded in 1920[44]; and Médaille Interalliée 1914–1918[18], a campaign medal[45], in France[46], founded in 1922[47].

Death and Burial

Marcel Descour died on April 2, 1995[5]. He died in Montbrison-sur-Lez[4].

FAQs

Where was Marcel Descour born?

Born in Paris[2], Marcel Descour…

Where did Marcel Descour die?

Marcel Descour died in Montbrison-sur-Lez[4].

What did Marcel Descour do for work?

Marcel Descour worked as military personnel[6] and French resistance fighter[7].

Where did Marcel Descour go to school?

Marcel Descour was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[13].

What awards did Marcel Descour receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15], Resistance Medal[16], and Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Le Monde. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . museemilitairelyon.com. museemilitairelyon.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . museemilitairelyon.com. museemilitairelyon.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Le Monde. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Le Monde. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Le Monde. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Le Monde. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . Mémoire des hommes. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Mémoire des hommes. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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