Paul Pau

French WW1 officer (1848-1932)
Person human Q209181
Paul Pau
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Paul Pau

Summary

Paul Pau is a human[1]. Born in Montélimar[2], he… he was born on November 29, 1848[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 2, 1932[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Paul Pau was born in Montélimar[2].
  • Paul Pau died in Paris[4].
  • Paul Pau was born on November 29, 1848[3].
  • Paul Pau died on January 2, 1932[5].
  • Burial took place at Les Invalides[8].
  • Burial took place at Vault of Governors[9].
  • Paul Pau held citizenship in France[10].
  • Paul Pau worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Paul Pau was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11].
  • Paul Pau was educated at lycée Henri-Poincaré[12].
  • Paul Pau's education included a stint at Prytanée National Militaire[13].
  • Paul Pau received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Paul Pau received the Médaille militaire[15].
  • Paul Pau received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Paul Pau received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Paul Pau received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Paul Pau received the Order of St. George, 4th class[19].
  • Paul Pau was a member of Conseil supérieur de la guerre[20].
  • Paul Pau was a member of French Red Cross[21].
  • Paul Pau is recorded as male[22].
  • Paul Pau's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Paul Pau's military branch is recorded as infantry[24].
  • Paul Pau's Commons category is recorded as Paul Pau[25].
  • Paul Pau's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[26].
  • Paul Pau's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montélimar[2], Paul Pau… he was born on November 29, 1848[3].

Education

Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1802[30], headquartered in Guer[31]; lycée Henri-Poincaré[12], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; and Prytanée National Militaire[13], a military school[35], in France[36], founded in 1604[37].

Career and Affiliations

Paul Pau worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Médaille militaire[15], a medallion[40], in France[41], founded in 1852[42]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[19], a grade of an order[49], in Russian Empire[50].

Death and Burial

Paul Pau died on January 2, 1932[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Les Invalides[8] and Vault of Governors[9].

Why It Matters

Paul Pau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Paul Pau born?

Born in Montélimar[2], Paul Pau…

Where did Paul Pau die?

Paul Pau died in Paris[4].

What did Paul Pau do for work?

Paul Pau worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Paul Pau go to school?

Paul Pau was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11], lycée Henri-Poincaré[12], and Prytanée National Militaire[13].

What awards did Paul Pau receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], Médaille militaire[15], Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Qui êtes-vous ? : annuaire des contemporains. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Qui êtes-vous ? : annuaire des contemporains. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Qui êtes-vous ? : annuaire des contemporains. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . Qui êtes-vous ? : annuaire des contemporains. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Qui êtes-vous ? : annuaire des contemporains. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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