Maxime Weygand

French general (1867–1965)
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Maxime Weygand

Summary

Maxime Weygand is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brussels metropolitan area[2]. He was born on January 21, 1867[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 28, 1965[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,651 views/month, #6,853 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brussels metropolitan area[2], Maxime Weygand…
  • Maxime Weygand was born in Brussels[10].
  • Maxime Weygand died in Paris[4].
  • Maxime Weygand was born on January 21, 1867[3].
  • Maxime Weygand died on January 28, 1965[5].
  • Burial took place at Morlaix[11].
  • Maxime Weygand was married to Renée Weygand[12].
  • A child of Maxime Weygand was Jacques Weygand[13].
  • Maxime Weygand held citizenship in France[14].
  • Maxime Weygand held citizenship in Belgium[15].
  • Maxime Weygand worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Maxime Weygand's professions included politician[7].
  • Maxime Weygand worked as a soldier[8].
  • Maxime Weygand's field of work was military service[16].
  • Maxime Weygand held the position of president[17].
  • Maxime Weygand held the position of president[18].
  • Maxime Weygand held the position of Minister of National Defence[19].
  • Maxime Weygand held the position of vice president[20].
  • Maxime Weygand held the position of Chief of Staff of the French Army[21].
  • Maxime Weygand held the position of president[22].
  • Maxime Weygand's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[23].
  • Maxime Weygand was educated at Lycée Thiers[24].
  • Maxime Weygand was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[25].
  • Maxime Weygand's education included a stint at Cavalry Training School Saumur[26].
  • Maxime Weygand was educated at Centre des hautes études militaires[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Brussels metropolitan area[2], a metropolitan area[28], in Belgium[29] and Brussels[10], a city[30], in Lower Lotharingia[31], founded in 0976[32]. Maxime Weygand was born on January 21, 1867[3].

Education

Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[23], a grande école[33], in France[34], founded in 1802[35], headquartered in Guer[36]; Lycée Thiers[24], an educational facility[37], in France[38], founded in 1965[39]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[25], an educational facility[40], in France[41], founded in 1965[42]; Cavalry Training School Saumur[26], a military academy[43], in France[44]; Centre des hautes études militaires[27], an academic institution[45], in France[46], founded in 1911[47]; and Lycée Michelet, Vanves[48], an educational facility[49], in France[50], founded in 1965[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], and soldier[8]. Maxime Weygand's field of work was military service[16]. Positions held include president[17], a position[52]; Minister of National Defence[19]; vice president[20], a position[53]; Chief of Staff of the French Army[21], a position[54], in France[55], founded in 1874[56]; seat 35 of the Académie française[57]; and High Commissioner of the Levant[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[59], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; Order of the Francisque[62]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[63]; Commander of the Order of the Crown[64]; Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 2nd class[65]; and Médaille militaire[66].

Personal Life

Among Maxime Weygand's spouses was Renée Weygand[12]. A child of him was Jacques Weygand[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[67].

Death and Burial

Maxime Weygand died on January 28, 1965[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Morlaix[11].

Why It Matters

Maxime Weygand ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,651 views/month, #6,853 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Maxime Weygand born?

Maxime Weygand's place of birth was Brussels metropolitan area[2].

Where did Maxime Weygand die?

Maxime Weygand died in Paris[4].

Who was Maxime Weygand married to?

Maxime Weygand's spouses include Renée Weygand[12].

What did Maxime Weygand do for work?

Maxime Weygand worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Maxime Weygand go to school?

Maxime Weygand was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[23], Lycée Thiers[24], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[25], and Cavalry Training School Saumur[26].

What awards did Maxime Weygand receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[59], Order of the Francisque[62], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[63], and Commander of the Order of the Crown[64].

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  2. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  34. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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