Émile Driant

French writer and politician (1855-1916)
Person human Q275053
Émile Driant
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Émile Driant

Summary

Émile Driant is a human[1]. He was born in Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne[2]. He was born on September 11, 1855[3]. He passed away in Beaumont-en-Verdunois[4]. He died on February 22, 1916[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Émile Driant was born in Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne[2].
  • Émile Driant passed away in Beaumont-en-Verdunois[4].
  • Émile Driant was born on September 11, 1855[3].
  • Émile Driant died on February 22, 1916[5].
  • Émile Driant is buried at Monument au Colonel Driant et à ses chasseurs[10].
  • Émile Driant held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Émile Driant's native language[12].
  • Émile Driant worked as a military officer[6].
  • Émile Driant's professions included politician[7].
  • Émile Driant's professions included writer[8].
  • Émile Driant held the position of deputy of Meurthe-et Moselle[13].
  • Émile Driant's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[14].
  • Émile Driant received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Émile Driant received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[16].
  • Émile Driant received the officier d'académie[17].
  • Émile Driant received the Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[18].
  • Émile Driant received the Knight of the Order of the Dragon of Annam[19].
  • Émile Driant received the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[20].
  • Émile Driant was a member of Ligue française antimaçonnique[21].
  • Émile Driant was a member of Q25391682[22].
  • Émile Driant is recorded as male[23].
  • Émile Driant's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Émile Driant was affiliated with the Popular Liberal Action[25].
  • Émile Driant's military branch is recorded as French Army[26].
  • Émile Driant's Commons category is recorded as Émile Driant[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Émile Driant was born in Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne[2]. He was born on September 11, 1855[3]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Émile Driant was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Émile Driant held the position of deputy of Meurthe-et Moselle[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[16], a courage award[30], in France[31], founded in 1915[32]; officier d'académie[17], a class of award[33], in France[34], founded in 1808[35]; Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[18], a grade of an order[36], in Beylik of Tunis[37], founded in 1843[38]; Knight of the Order of the Dragon of Annam[19]; and Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[20], a grade of an order[39], in Kingdom of Italy[40].

Personal Life

Émile Driant was affiliated with the Popular Liberal Action[25].

Death and Burial

Émile Driant died on February 22, 1916[5]. He died in Beaumont-en-Verdunois[4]. He is buried at Monument au Colonel Driant et à ses chasseurs[10].

Why It Matters

Émile Driant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Émile Driant born?

Émile Driant was born in Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne[2].

Where did Émile Driant die?

Émile Driant died in Beaumont-en-Verdunois[4].

What did Émile Driant do for work?

Émile Driant worked as military officer[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did Émile Driant go to school?

Émile Driant was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[14].

What awards did Émile Driant receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[16], officier d'académie[17], and Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . 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
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  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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne
    Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
    Aliases
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant colonel
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