Maxime Weygand
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Summary
Maxime Weygand was born on January 21, 1867[1], in Brussels metropolitan area[2]. He died on January 28, 1965[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], politician[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,700 views/month, #6,853 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Brussels[9]
- Place of burial: Morlaix[10]
- Spouse: Renée Weygand[11]
- Child: Jacques Weygand[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13], Belgium[14]
- Field of work: military service[15]
- Position held: president[16], Minister of National Defence[17], vice president[18], Chief of Staff of the French Army[19], member of the Académie française[20], High Commissioner of the Levant[21], Minister of the Armed Forces[22]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[23], Lycée Thiers[24], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[25], Cavalry Training School Saumur[26], Centre des hautes études militaires[27], Lycée Michelet, Vanves[28]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[29], Order of the Francisque[30], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[31], Commander of the Order of the Crown[32], Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 2nd class[33], Médaille militaire[34], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[35], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[36], Croix de guerre[37], Distinguished Service Medal[38], Commander of the Order of Military Virtue[39], Companion of the Order of the Bath[40], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[41], Victory Medal[42]
- Member of: Académie Française[43], Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[44], Société des amis de la Russie nationale[45], Centre d'études politiques et civiques[46], Comité européen pour le progrès économique et social[47], Association for the Defence of the Memory of Marshal Pétain[48]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[49]
- Sex or gender: male[50]
- Military branch: French Army[51]
- Commons category: Maxime Weygand[52]
- Military, police or special rank: army general[53], general[54]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[55]
Why It Matters
Maxime Weygand has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Maxime Weygand born?
Maxime Weygand was born in 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[11].
What did Maxime Weygand do for work?
Maxime Weygand worked as a military personnel[5], politician[6], and soldier[7].
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[29], Order of the Francisque[30], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[31], and Commander of the Order of the Crown[32].