Philippe Pétain
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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], military personnel[7], and marshal[8]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84,631 views/month, #3,933 of 1,000,298).[9]
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[10].
- Philippe Pétain's father was Omer-Venant Pétain[11].
- Philippe Pétain's mother was Clotilde Legrand[12].
- Among Philippe Pétain's spouses was Annie Pétain[13].
- Philippe Pétain held citizenship in France[14].
- 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 professions included marshal[8].
- Philippe Pétain's field of work was politician[15].
- Philippe Pétain held the position of Minister of State[16].
- Philippe Pétain held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of France[17].
- Philippe Pétain held the position of President of the Council[18].
- Philippe Pétain held the position of Head of State of Vichy France[19].
- Philippe Pétain held the position of ambassador of France to Spain[20].
- Philippe Pétain held the position of Minister of War[21].
- Philippe Pétain was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[22].
- Philippe Pétain received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].
- Philippe Pétain received the Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[24].
- Philippe Pétain received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Philippe Pétain received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Philippe Pétain received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Cauchy-à-la-Tour[2], Philippe Pétain… his father was Omer-Venant Pétain[11]. His mother was Clotilde Legrand[12].
Education
Philippe Pétain was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], and marshal[8]. Philippe Pétain's field of work was politician[15]. Positions held include Minister of State[16], a title of honor[28], in France[29]; Deputy Prime Minister of France[17], a position[30], in France[31]; President of the Council[18], a position[32], in France[33]; Head of State of Vichy France[19]; ambassador of France to Spain[20], a position[34], in Spain[35]; and Minister of War[21], a position[36], in France[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[24]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], a Q1499804[44], in France[45], founded in 1802[46]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[47].
Personal Life
Among Philippe Pétain's spouses was Annie Pétain[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[48]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[49].
Death and Burial
Philippe Pétain passed away in Port-Joinville[3]. He is buried at tomb of him[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Philippe Pétain include Mount Pétain[50], a mountain[51], in Canada[52].
Why It Matters
Philippe Pétain ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84,631 views/month, #3,933 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Charles de Gaulle[55], a statesperson[56], 1890–1970[57], of France[58], awarded the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[59], specialised in politics[60].
Entities named for him include Mount Pétain[50], a mountain[51], in Canada[52].
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[11]. Philippe Pétain's mother was Clotilde Legrand[12].
Who was Philippe Pétain married to?
Philippe Pétain's spouses include Annie Pétain[13].
What did Philippe Pétain do for work?
Philippe Pétain worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], and marshal[8].
Where did Philippe Pétain go to school?
Philippe Pétain was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[22].
What awards did Philippe Pétain receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[24], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
Who did Philippe Pétain influence?
Philippe Pétain has been cited as an influence by Charles de Gaulle[55].