Raoul Salan
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Summary
Raoul Salan was born on June 10, 1899[1], in Roquecourbe[2]. He died on July 3, 1984[3], in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,476 views/month, #7,022 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vichy[7]
- Father: Louis Salan[8]
- Child: Dominique Salan[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[12], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[13], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[15], Cross for Military Valour[16], Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918[17], Combatant's Cross[18], Colonial Medal[19], Grand cross of the Order of the Black Star[20], Grand cross of the Order of the Dragon of Annam[21], Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia[22], Grand cross of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol[23], Q13398369[24], Grand Cordon of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Military branch: French Army[27]
- Commons category: Raoul Salan[28]
- Military, police or special rank: army general[29]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[30]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 6e régiment de tirailleurs sénégalais[31], 14e division d'infanterie[32], French Far East Expeditionary Corps[33], Secret Army Organization[34]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[35], World War II[36], First Indochina War[37], Algerian War[38], Franco-Turkish War[39]
- Family name: Salan[40]
Why It Matters
Raoul Salan has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Raoul Salan born?
Raoul Salan was born in Roquecourbe[2].
Where did Raoul Salan die?
Raoul Salan died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Raoul Salan's parents?
Raoul Salan's father was Louis Salan[8].
What did Raoul Salan do for work?
Raoul Salan worked as a military personnel[5].
Where did Raoul Salan go to school?
Raoul Salan was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[11].
What awards did Raoul Salan receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[12], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[13], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[14], and Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[15].