Philippe Pétain

Summary

Philippe Pétain is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Cauchy-à-la-Tour^[2]. He died in Port-Joinville^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4], diplomat^[5], military officer^[6], and military personnel^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,886 views/month, #3,933 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Philippe Pétain was born in Cauchy-à-la-Tour^[2].
• Philippe Pétain died in Port-Joinville^[3].
• Philippe Pétain is buried at tomb of Philippe Pétain^[9].
• Philippe Pétain's father was Omer-Venant Pétain^[10].
• Philippe Pétain's mother was Clotilde Legrand^[11].
• Among Philippe Pétain's spouses was Annie Pétain^[12].
• Philippe Pétain held citizenship in France^[13].
• Philippe Pétain's professions included politician^[4].
• Philippe Pétain's professions included diplomat^[5].
• Philippe Pétain's professions included military officer^[6].
• Philippe Pétain's professions included military personnel^[7].
• Philippe Pétain's field of work was politician^[14].
• Philippe Pétain held the position of Minister of State^[15].
• Philippe Pétain held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of France^[16].
• Philippe Pétain held the position of President of the Council^[17].
• Philippe Pétain held the position of Head of State of Vichy France^[18].
• Philippe Pétain held the position of ambassador of France to Spain^[19].
• Philippe Pétain held the position of Minister of War^[20].
• Philippe Pétain's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr^[21].
• Philippe Pétain received the Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)^[22].
• Philippe Pétain received the Médaille militaire^[23].
• Philippe Pétain received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[24].
• Philippe Pétain received the Victory Medal 1914–1918^[25].
• Philippe Pétain received the Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918^[26].
• Philippe Pétain received the Colonial Medal^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cauchy-à-la-Tour^[2], Philippe Pétain… his father was Omer-Venant Pétain^[10]. His mother was Clotilde Legrand^[11].

Education

Philippe Pétain was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[4], diplomat^[5], military officer^[6], and military personnel^[7]. Philippe Pétain's field of work was politician^[14]. Positions held include Minister of State^[15], a title of honor^[28], in France^[29]; Deputy Prime Minister of France^[16], a position^[30], in France^[31]; President of the Council^[17], a position^[32], in France^[33]; Head of State of Vichy France^[18]; ambassador of France to Spain^[19], a position^[34], in Spain^[35]; and Minister of War^[20], a position^[36], in France^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)^[22]; Médaille militaire^[23], a medallion^[38], in France^[39], founded in 1852^[40]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[24], a courage award^[41], in France^[42], founded in 1915^[43]; Victory Medal 1914–1918^[25], a medallion^[44], in Belgium^[45], founded in 1919^[46]; Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918^[26], a campaign medal^[47], in France^[48], founded in 1920^[49]; and Colonial Medal^[27], a campaign medal^[50], in France^[51], founded in 1893^[52].

Personal Life

Among Philippe Pétain's spouses was Annie Pétain^[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[53].

Death and Burial

Philippe Pétain died in Port-Joinville^[3]. Burial took place at tomb of him^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Philippe Pétain include Mount Pétain^[54], a mountain^[55], in Canada^[56].

Why It Matters

Philippe Pétain ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,886 views/month, #3,933 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[57] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles de Gaulle^[59], a statesperson^[60], 1890–1970^[61], of France^[62], awarded the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit^[63], specialised in politics^[64].

Entities named for him include Mount Pétain^[54], a mountain^[55], in Canada^[56].

FAQs

Where was Philippe Pétain born?

Philippe Pétain was born in Cauchy-à-la-Tour^[2].

Where did Philippe Pétain die?

Philippe Pétain died in Port-Joinville^[3].

Who were Philippe Pétain's parents?

Philippe Pétain's father was Omer-Venant Pétain^[10]. Philippe Pétain's mother was Clotilde Legrand^[11].

Who was Philippe Pétain married to?

Philippe Pétain's spouses include Annie Pétain^[12].

What did Philippe Pétain do for work?

Philippe Pétain worked as politician^[4], diplomat^[5], military officer^[6], and military personnel^[7].

Where did Philippe Pétain go to school?

Philippe Pétain was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr^[21].

What awards did Philippe Pétain receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)^[22], Médaille militaire^[23], Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[24], and Victory Medal 1914–1918^[25].

Who did Philippe Pétain influence?

Philippe Pétain has been cited as an influence by Charles de Gaulle^[59].