Pierre Messmer
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Summary
Pierre Messmer was born on March 20, 1916[1], in Vincennes[2]. He died on August 29, 2007[3], in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], colonial administrator[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,858 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys[9]
- Spouse: Q139947679[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Position held: member of the French National Assembly[12], regional council member[13], Prime Minister of France[14], Member of the European Parliament[15], Minister of Justice[16], Perpetual Secretary of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences[17], colonial governor of Ivory Coast[18], Q131617265[19], member of the Académie française[20]
- Educated at: École Nationale de la France d'Outre-Mer[21], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[22], Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[23], Lycée Charlemagne[24]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[26], Companion of the Liberation[27], Q137970105[28], Order of the Star of Romania[29], Overseas Medal[30], Louis-Marin prize[31], Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[32], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[33], Pierre Lafue Prize[34], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[35], Prix Claude-Farrère[36], Prix Louis-Marin[37]
- Member of: Académie Française[38], Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[39], Romanian Academy[40], Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[41]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Member of political party: Rally for the Republic[44], Union of Democrats for the Republic[45], Union for the New Republic[46]
- Military branch: French Armed Forces[47]
- Commons category: Pierre Messmer[48]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[49]
- Cause of death: cancer[50]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[51]
- Family name: Messmer[52]
- Given name: Pierre[53], Auguste[54], Joseph[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pierre Messmer[56]
- Work location: Strasbourg[57], Brussels[58]
- Manner of death: natural causes[59]
Why It Matters
Pierre Messmer has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Pierre Messmer born?
Pierre Messmer was born in Vincennes[2].
Where did Pierre Messmer die?
Pierre Messmer passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who was Pierre Messmer married to?
Pierre Messmer's spouses include Q139947679[10].
What did Pierre Messmer do for work?
Pierre Messmer worked as a politician[5], colonial administrator[6], and jurist[7].
Where did Pierre Messmer go to school?
Pierre Messmer was educated at École Nationale de la France d'Outre-Mer[21], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[22], Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[23], and Lycée Charlemagne[24].
What awards did Pierre Messmer receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[26], Companion of the Liberation[27], and Q137970105[28].