Philippe Mestre

French politician and writer (1927–2017)
Person human Q3380364
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Philippe Mestre

Summary

Philippe Mestre is a human[1]. He was born in Talmont[2]. He was born on August 23, 1927[3]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 25, 2017[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and official[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philippe Mestre was born in Talmont[2].
  • Philippe Mestre passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Philippe Mestre was born on August 23, 1927[3].
  • Philippe Mestre died on April 25, 2017[5].
  • Philippe Mestre held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Philippe Mestre's native language[11].
  • Philippe Mestre's professions included politician[6].
  • Philippe Mestre worked as a writer[7].
  • Philippe Mestre's professions included official[8].
  • Philippe Mestre held the position of member of the French National Assembly[12].
  • Philippe Mestre held the position of regional council member[13].
  • Philippe Mestre held the position of member of the French National Assembly[14].
  • Philippe Mestre held the position of member of the French National Assembly[15].
  • Philippe Mestre held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • Philippe Mestre held the position of Prefect of Calvados[17].
  • Philippe Mestre's education included a stint at École Nationale de la France d'Outre-Mer[18].
  • Philippe Mestre was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[19].
  • Philippe Mestre received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Philippe Mestre received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[21].
  • Philippe Mestre received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Philippe Mestre received the Prix Claude-Farrère[23].
  • Philippe Mestre is recorded as male[24].
  • Philippe Mestre's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Philippe Mestre was affiliated with the Union for French Democracy[26].
  • Philippe Mestre's Commons category is recorded as Philippe Mestre[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Talmont[2], Philippe Mestre… he was born on August 23, 1927[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at École Nationale de la France d'Outre-Mer[18], a higher education institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1934[30], headquartered in avenue de l'Observatoire[31] and Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[19], a faculty of law[32], in France[33], founded in 1896[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and official[8]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[12], a position[35], in France[36], founded in 1789[37]; regional council member[13]; Prefect of Calvados[17], a position[38], in France[39]; Prefect of Loire-Atlantique[40], a position[41], in France[42]; Prefect of Gers[43], a position[44], in France[45]; and Q126953833[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], a grade of an order[49], in France[50]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; and Prix Claude-Farrère[23], a literary award[53], in France[54], founded in 1959[55].

Personal Life

Philippe Mestre was affiliated with the Union for French Democracy[26].

Death and Burial

Philippe Mestre died on April 25, 2017[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Philippe Mestre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56]

FAQs

Where was Philippe Mestre born?

Philippe Mestre's place of birth was Talmont[2].

Where did Philippe Mestre die?

Philippe Mestre died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Philippe Mestre do for work?

Philippe Mestre worked as politician[6], writer[7], and official[8].

Where did Philippe Mestre go to school?

Philippe Mestre was educated at École Nationale de la France d'Outre-Mer[18] and Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[19].

What awards did Philippe Mestre receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], and Prix Claude-Farrère[23].

References

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  27. [3] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . lereportersablais.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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