Pierre Mendès France
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Summary
Pierre Mendès France was born on January 11, 1907[1], in 3rd arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on October 18, 1982[3], in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], French resistance fighter[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,514 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10]
- Spouse: Marie-Claire Mendès France[11], Lily Cicurel[12]
- Child: Michel Mendès France[13], Bernard Mendès France[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Native language: French[16]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[17], Mayor of Louviers[18], President of the Council[19], Minister of Foreign Affairs[20]
- Educated at: University of Paris[21], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[22]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[24], Resistance Medal[25], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[26], Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[27], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[28], Grand Cordon of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[29]
- Member of: Human Rights League[30]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Radical-Socialist and Radical Republican Party[33], Unified Socialist Party[34]
- Commons category: Pierre Mendès-France[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[36]
- Family name: Mendès France[37]
- Given name: Pierre[38], Isidore[39], Isaac[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pierre Mendès-France[41]
- Commons gallery: Pierre Mendès-France[42]
- Work location: Paris[43]
- Relative: Mireille Fanon Mendès-France[44], Tristan Mendès France[45]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[46]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Pierre Mendès France include Pierre Mendès-France University[49], a university in France[50], in France[51], founded in 1991[52], headquartered in Grenoble[53].
Why It Matters
Pierre Mendès France has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Pierre Mendès-France University[49], a university in France[50], in France[51], founded in 1991[52], headquartered in Grenoble[53].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Mendès France born?
Pierre Mendès France's place of birth was 3rd arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Pierre Mendès France die?
Pierre Mendès France passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who was Pierre Mendès France married to?
Pierre Mendès France's spouses include Marie-Claire Mendès France[11] and Lily Cicurel[12].
What did Pierre Mendès France do for work?
Pierre Mendès France worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], French resistance fighter[7], and jurist[8].
Where did Pierre Mendès France go to school?
Pierre Mendès France was educated at University of Paris[21] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[22].
What awards did Pierre Mendès France receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[24], Resistance Medal[25], and Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[26].