Maurice Sarrail

French general (1856–1929)
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Maurice Sarrail
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Maurice Sarrail

Summary

Maurice Sarrail is a human[1]. He was born in Carcassonne[2]. He was born on April 6, 1856[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 23, 1929[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Sarrail's place of birth was Carcassonne[2].
  • Maurice Sarrail died in Paris[4].
  • Maurice Sarrail was born on April 6, 1856[3].
  • Maurice Sarrail was born on May 4, 1856[8].
  • Maurice Sarrail died on March 23, 1929[5].
  • Burial took place at Vault of Governors[9].
  • Maurice Sarrail held citizenship in France[10].
  • Maurice Sarrail's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Maurice Sarrail held the position of High Commissioner of the Levant[11].
  • Maurice Sarrail's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].
  • Maurice Sarrail received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Maurice Sarrail received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14].
  • Maurice Sarrail received the Médaille militaire[15].
  • Maurice Sarrail is recorded as male[16].
  • Maurice Sarrail's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Maurice Sarrail's military branch is recorded as French Army[18].
  • Maurice Sarrail's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Sarrail[19].
  • Maurice Sarrail's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Maurice Sarrail's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[21].
  • Maurice Sarrail was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Maurice Sarrail's family name is recorded as Sarrail[23].
  • Maurice Sarrail's given name is recorded as Maurice[24].
  • Maurice Sarrail's work location is recorded as Thessaloniki[25].
  • Maurice Sarrail's allegiance is recorded as French Army[26].
  • Maurice Sarrail's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Carcassonne[2], Maurice Sarrail… Recorded date of birth include April 6, 1856[3] and May 4, 1856[8].

Education

Maurice Sarrail was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].

Career and Affiliations

Maurice Sarrail worked as a military personnel[6]. He held the position of High Commissioner of the Levant[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14], a courage award[30], in France[31], founded in 1915[32]; and Médaille militaire[15], a medallion[33], in France[34], founded in 1852[35].

Death and Burial

Maurice Sarrail died on March 23, 1929[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Vault of Governors[9].

Why It Matters

Maurice Sarrail ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Sarrail born?

Born in Carcassonne[2], Maurice Sarrail…

Where did Maurice Sarrail die?

Maurice Sarrail passed away in Paris[4].

What did Maurice Sarrail do for work?

Maurice Sarrail worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Maurice Sarrail go to school?

Maurice Sarrail was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].

What awards did Maurice Sarrail receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[13], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[14], and Médaille militaire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel
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  3. 28d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
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    Award received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1914–1918, Médaille militaire
    Place of burial Vault of Governors
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