Noël Ballay

French explorer and diplomat (1847–1902)
Person human Q3345767
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Noël Ballay

Summary

Noël Ballay is a human[1]. Born in Fontenay-sur-Eure[2], he… he was born on July 14, 1847[3]. He passed away in Saint-Louis[4]. He died on January 27, 1902[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], diplomat[7], physician[8], and colonial administrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Noël Ballay was born in Fontenay-sur-Eure[2].
  • Noël Ballay died in Saint-Louis[4].
  • Noël Ballay was born on July 14, 1847[3].
  • Noël Ballay died on January 27, 1902[5].
  • Noël Ballay is buried at Fontenay-sur-Eure[11].
  • Noël Ballay held citizenship in France[12].
  • Noël Ballay's professions included explorer[6].
  • Noël Ballay's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Noël Ballay worked as a physician[8].
  • Noël Ballay's professions included colonial administrator[9].
  • Noël Ballay held the position of governor[13].
  • Noël Ballay held the position of governor-general[14].
  • Noël Ballay held the position of colonial governor of French Sénégal[15].
  • Noël Ballay's education included a stint at Lycée Marceau de Chartres[16].
  • Noël Ballay received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Noël Ballay received the state funeral[18].
  • Noël Ballay is recorded as male[19].
  • Noël Ballay's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Noël Ballay's Commons category is recorded as Noël Ballay[21].
  • Noël Ballay's family name is recorded as Ballay[22].
  • Noël Ballay's given name is recorded as Noël[23].
  • Noël Ballay's given name is recorded as Eugène[24].
  • Noël Ballay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Noël Ballay's writing language is recorded as French[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Noël Ballay was born in Fontenay-sur-Eure[2]. He was born on July 14, 1847[3].

Education

Noël Ballay was educated at Lycée Marceau de Chartres[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], diplomat[7], physician[8], and colonial administrator[9]. Positions held include governor[13], a public office[27]; governor-general[14], a position[28]; and colonial governor of French Sénégal[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[29], in France[30] and state funeral[18].

Death and Burial

Noël Ballay died on January 27, 1902[5]. He died in Saint-Louis[4]. He is buried at Fontenay-sur-Eure[11].

Why It Matters

Noël Ballay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Noël Ballay born?

Noël Ballay's place of birth was Fontenay-sur-Eure[2].

Where did Noël Ballay die?

Noël Ballay passed away in Saint-Louis[4].

What did Noël Ballay do for work?

Noël Ballay worked as explorer[6], diplomat[7], physician[8], and colonial administrator[9].

Where did Noël Ballay go to school?

Noël Ballay was educated at Lycée Marceau de Chartres[16].

What awards did Noël Ballay receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17] and state funeral[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . general catalog of BnF. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Léonore database. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . general catalog of BnF. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at Lycée Marceau de Chartres
    Place of birth Fontenay-sur-Eure
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Position held governor, governor-general, colonial governor of French Sénégal
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