Marie-Madeleine Fourcade

leader of the French Resistance network "Alliance" (1909–1989)
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Marie-Madeleine Fourcade
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Marie-Madeleine Fourcade

Summary

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Marseille[2]. She was born on November 8, 1909[3]. She passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on July 20, 1989[5]. She worked as a politician[6], French resistance fighter[7], and journalist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's place of birth was Marseille[2].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was born on November 8, 1909[3].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade died on July 20, 1989[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Among Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's spouses was Édouard Méric[11].
  • Among Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's spouses was Q131909552[12].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade held citizenship in France[13].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's professions included politician[6].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's professions included French resistance fighter[7].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade worked as a journalist[8].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's field of work was resistance during World War II[14].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade held the position of Member of the European Parliament[15].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade received the Resistance Medal[17].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade received the Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[19].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was a member of Réseau Alliance[21].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade is recorded as female[22].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was affiliated with the Rally for the Republic[24].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's Commons category is recorded as Marie-Madeleine Fourcade[25].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[26].
  • Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was part of the conflict World War II[27].

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Origins and Family

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was born in Marseille[2]. She was born on November 8, 1909[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], French resistance fighter[7], and journalist[8]. Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's field of work was resistance during World War II[14]. She held the position of Member of the European Parliament[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Resistance Medal[17], a medallion[30], in France[31], founded in 1943[32]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], a courage award[33], in France[34], founded in 1939[35]; Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[19], a courage award[36], in Belgium[37], founded in 1940[38]; and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Édouard Méric[11], a military officer[41], 1901–1973[42], of France[43], awarded the Companion of the Liberation[44] and Q131909552[12]. Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was affiliated with the Rally for the Republic[24].

Death and Burial

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade died on July 20, 1989[5]. She died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Marie-Madeleine Fourcade born?

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's place of birth was Marseille[2].

Where did Marie-Madeleine Fourcade die?

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Marie-Madeleine Fourcade married to?

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade's spouses include Édouard Méric[11] and Q131909552[12].

What did Marie-Madeleine Fourcade do for work?

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade worked as politician[6], French resistance fighter[7], and journalist[8].

What awards did Marie-Madeleine Fourcade receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], Resistance Medal[17], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], and Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr. memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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    Family name Fourcade, Bridou, Méric
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