Maurice Paraf

French official (1917–2000)
Person human Q50923786
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Maurice Paraf

Summary

Maurice Paraf is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on October 6, 1917[3]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 13, 2000[5]. He worked as an official[6].

Key Facts

  • Maurice Paraf's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Maurice Paraf died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Maurice Paraf was born on October 6, 1917[3].
  • Maurice Paraf died on May 13, 2000[5].
  • Maurice Paraf held citizenship in France[7].
  • Maurice Paraf's professions included official[6].
  • Maurice Paraf held the position of Chief of Staff[8].
  • Maurice Paraf held the position of Chief of Staff[9].
  • Maurice Paraf held the position of General secretary of prefecture of Lozère[10].
  • Maurice Paraf held the position of sub-prefect of Châteaudun[11].
  • Maurice Paraf held the position of Chief of Staff[12].
  • Maurice Paraf held the position of Prefect of Cantal[13].
  • Maurice Paraf's education included a stint at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[14].
  • Maurice Paraf was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[15].
  • Maurice Paraf received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Maurice Paraf received the Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[17].
  • Maurice Paraf received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18].
  • Maurice Paraf is recorded as male[19].
  • Maurice Paraf's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Maurice Paraf's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Paraf[21].
  • Maurice Paraf's archives at is recorded as Archives nationales[22].
  • Maurice Paraf's family name is recorded as Paraf[23].
  • Maurice Paraf's given name is recorded as Maurice[24].
  • Maurice Paraf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Paraf's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on October 6, 1917[3].

Education

Educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[14], a faculty of law[26], in France[27], founded in 1896[28] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[15], an academic institution[29], in France[30], founded in 1872[31].

Career and Affiliations

Maurice Paraf worked as an official[6]. Positions held include Chief of Staff[8], a profession[32]; General secretary of prefecture of Lozère[10]; sub-prefect of Châteaudun[11]; Prefect of Cantal[13], a position[33], in France[34]; Deputy prefect[35]; and Prefect of Val-d'Oise[36], a position[37], in France[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], a courage award[43], in France[44], founded in 1939[45].

Death and Burial

Maurice Paraf died on May 13, 2000[5]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Paraf born?

Maurice Paraf's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Maurice Paraf die?

Maurice Paraf died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Maurice Paraf do for work?

Maurice Paraf worked as official[6].

Where did Maurice Paraf go to school?

Maurice Paraf was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[14] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[15].

What awards did Maurice Paraf receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [35] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [36] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.
  26. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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