Maurice Papon

French civil servant, Vichy collaborator, and war criminal (1910–2007)
Person human Q327009
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Maurice Papon

Summary

Maurice Papon is a human[1]. Born in Gretz-Armainvilliers[2], he… he was born on September 3, 1910[3]. He passed away in Pontault-Combault[4]. He died on February 17, 2007[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and official[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (656 views/month, #7,110 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gretz-Armainvilliers[2], Maurice Papon…
  • Maurice Papon died in Pontault-Combault[4].
  • Maurice Papon was born on September 3, 1910[3].
  • Maurice Papon died on February 17, 2007[5].
  • Burial took place at Gretz-Armainvilliers[9].
  • Maurice Papon's father was Arthur Papon[10].
  • Maurice Papon held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Maurice Papon's native language[12].
  • Maurice Papon's professions included politician[6].
  • Maurice Papon's professions included official[7].
  • Maurice Papon held the position of Prefect of Police of Paris[13].
  • Maurice Papon held the position of Q60978261[14].
  • Maurice Papon held the position of minister[15].
  • Maurice Papon held the position of Q60978261[16].
  • Maurice Papon held the position of Q60978261[17].
  • Maurice Papon held the position of Mayor of Saint-Amand-Montrond[18].
  • Maurice Papon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19].
  • Maurice Papon was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[20].
  • Maurice Papon's education included a stint at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].
  • Maurice Papon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Maurice Papon received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Maurice Papon is recorded as male[24].
  • Maurice Papon's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Maurice Papon was affiliated with the Union of Democrats for the Republic[26].
  • Maurice Papon was affiliated with the Rally for the Republic[27].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Papon's place of birth was Gretz-Armainvilliers[2]. He was born on September 3, 1910[3]. His father was Arthur Papon[10]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[20], a faculty of law[31], in France[32], founded in 1896[33]; and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21], an academic institution[34], in France[35], founded in 1872[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and official[7]. Positions held include Prefect of Police of Paris[13], a position[37], in France[38]; Q60978261[14]; minister[15], a type of position[39]; Mayor of Saint-Amand-Montrond[18]; Prefect of Constantine[40]; and Prefect of Corse[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[42], in France[43] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Union of Democrats for the Republic[26], a political party[46], in France[47], founded in 1967[48], headquartered in rue de Lille[49] and Rally for the Republic[27], a political party[50], in France[51], founded in 1976[52], headquartered in Paris[53].

Death and Burial

Maurice Papon died on February 17, 2007[5]. He died in Pontault-Combault[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[54]. Burial took place at Gretz-Armainvilliers[9].

Why It Matters

Maurice Papon ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (656 views/month, #7,110 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Papon born?

Maurice Papon was born in Gretz-Armainvilliers[2].

Where did Maurice Papon die?

Maurice Papon died in Pontault-Combault[4].

Who were Maurice Papon's parents?

Maurice Papon's father was Arthur Papon[10].

What did Maurice Papon do for work?

Maurice Papon worked as politician[6] and official[7].

Where did Maurice Papon go to school?

Maurice Papon was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19], Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[20], and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].

What awards did Maurice Papon receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].

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  1. [2] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . iht.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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