Maximilien Sebastien Foy

French military leader, statesman and writer (1775-1825)
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Maximilien Sebastien Foy
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Summary

Maximilien Sebastien Foy is a human[1]. Born in Ham[2], he… he was born on February 3, 1775[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on November 28, 1825[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ham[2].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy passed away in Paris[4].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy was born on February 3, 1775[3].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy died on November 28, 1825[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy was married to Élisabeth Daniels[10].
  • A child of Maximilien Sebastien Foy was Maximilien Sébastien Frédéric Foy[11].
  • A child of Maximilien Sebastien Foy was Maximilien Sébastien Auguste Foy[12].
  • A child of Maximilien Sebastien Foy was Tiburce Foy[13].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Maximilien Sebastien Foy's native language[15].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy's professions included politician[6].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy's professions included military officer[7].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy's education included a stint at Ecole d'artillerie de La Fère[17].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy was educated at Q130854205[18].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[20].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[21].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy is recorded as male[22].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy's family is recorded as Famille Foy[24].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy's military branch is recorded as artillery branch[25].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy's Commons category is recorded as Maximilien Sébastien Foy[26].
  • Maximilien Sebastien Foy's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ham[2], Maximilien Sebastien Foy… he was born on February 3, 1775[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Ecole d'artillerie de La Fère[17] and Q130854205[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Maximilien Sebastien Foy held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[20], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[21].

Personal Life

Among Maximilien Sebastien Foy's spouses was Élisabeth Daniels[10]. Children include Maximilien Sébastien Frédéric Foy[11], a military officer[32], 1822–1877[33], of France[34], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[35]; Maximilien Sébastien Auguste Foy[12], a diplomat[36], 1815–1871[37], of France[38], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[39]; and Tiburce Foy[13], an administrateur[40], 1816–1870[41], of France[42].

Death and Burial

Maximilien Sebastien Foy died on November 28, 1825[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Maximilien Sebastien Foy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Maximilien Sebastien Foy born?

Maximilien Sebastien Foy's place of birth was Ham[2].

Where did Maximilien Sebastien Foy die?

Maximilien Sebastien Foy died in Paris[4].

Who was Maximilien Sebastien Foy married to?

Maximilien Sebastien Foy's spouses include Élisabeth Daniels[10].

What did Maximilien Sebastien Foy do for work?

Maximilien Sebastien Foy worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Maximilien Sebastien Foy go to school?

Maximilien Sebastien Foy was educated at Ecole d'artillerie de La Fère[17] and Q130854205[18].

What awards did Maximilien Sebastien Foy receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[20], and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
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  6. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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