Pierre de Villiers

French officer
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Pierre de Villiers

Summary

Pierre de Villiers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boulogne[2]. He was born on July 26, 1956[3]. He worked as a writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (692 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boulogne[2], Pierre de Villiers…
  • Pierre de Villiers was born on July 26, 1956[3].
  • Pierre de Villiers's father was Jacques de Villiers[6].
  • Pierre de Villiers was married to Sabine Touvet[7].
  • Pierre de Villiers held citizenship in France[8].
  • Pierre de Villiers worked as a writer[4].
  • Pierre de Villiers's education included a stint at Cavalry Training School Saumur[9].
  • Pierre de Villiers received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • Pierre de Villiers received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[11].
  • Pierre de Villiers received the Cross for Military Valour[12].
  • Pierre de Villiers received the Combatant's Cross[13].
  • Pierre de Villiers received the National Defence Medal[14].
  • Pierre de Villiers received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Pierre de Villiers is recorded as male[16].
  • Pierre de Villiers's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Pierre de Villiers's family is recorded as Q15845495[18].
  • Pierre de Villiers's military branch is recorded as French Army[19].
  • Pierre de Villiers's Commons category is recorded as Pierre de Villiers[20].
  • Pierre de Villiers's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general[21].
  • Pierre de Villiers was part of the conflict Kosovo War[22].
  • Pierre de Villiers was part of the conflict War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[23].
  • Pierre de Villiers was part of the conflict Mali War[24].
  • Pierre de Villiers was part of the conflict Central African Republic conflict under the Djotodia administration[25].
  • Pierre de Villiers was part of the conflict Syrian Civil War[26].
  • Pierre de Villiers's family name is recorded as Q16642225[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre de Villiers was born in Boulogne[2]. He was born on July 26, 1956[3]. His father was Jacques de Villiers[6].

Education

Pierre de Villiers's education included a stint at Cavalry Training School Saumur[9].

Career and Affiliations

Pierre de Villiers's professions included writer[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Officer of the National Order of Merit[11], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Cross for Military Valour[12], a cross[32], in France[33], founded in 1956[34]; Combatant's Cross[13], a cross[35], in France[36], founded in 1930[37]; National Defence Medal[14], a medallion[38], in France[39], founded in 1982[40]; and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[41], in Germany[42].

Personal Life

Pierre de Villiers was married to Sabine Touvet[7].

Why It Matters

Pierre de Villiers ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (692 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Pierre de Villiers born?

Born in Boulogne[2], Pierre de Villiers…

Who were Pierre de Villiers's parents?

Pierre de Villiers's father was Jacques de Villiers[6].

Who was Pierre de Villiers married to?

Pierre de Villiers's spouses include Sabine Touvet[7].

What did Pierre de Villiers do for work?

Pierre de Villiers worked as writer[4].

Where did Pierre de Villiers go to school?

Pierre de Villiers was educated at Cavalry Training School Saumur[9].

What awards did Pierre de Villiers receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], Officer of the National Order of Merit[11], Cross for Military Valour[12], and Combatant's Cross[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] . Journal officiel de la République française. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . defense.gouv.fr. defense.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . GeneaStar. defense.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, writer
    Military, police or special rank army general, général de corps d'armée, divisional general +7
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank army general, général de corps d'armée, divisional general +7
    Given name Pierre
    Allegiance France
    Spouse Sabine Touvet
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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