Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières

French military engineer and general (1815–1895)
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Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières
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Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières

Summary

Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières is a human[1]. Born in Albi[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1815[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on February 16, 1895[5]. He worked as a military engineer[6], military officer[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's place of birth was Albi[2].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières passed away in Paris[4].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières was born on May 20, 1815[3].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières died on February 16, 1895[5].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières is buried at Grave of Séré de Rivières[11].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières held citizenship in France[12].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's professions included military engineer[6].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's professions included military officer[7].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières worked as an engineer[8].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's education included a stint at École polytechnique[13].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[14].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's education included a stint at École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[15].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières is recorded as male[17].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's military branch is recorded as military engineering[19].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's Commons category is recorded as Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières[20].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[22].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's commander of is recorded as 2nd Army Corps[23].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[24].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's family name is recorded as Séré[25].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's family name is recorded as de Rivières[26].
  • Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières's given name is recorded as Raymond[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Albi[2], Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières… he was born on May 20, 1815[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[13], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31]; Collège Stanislas de Paris[14], a school[32], in France[33], founded in 1804[34]; and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[15], a military academy[35], in France[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military engineer[6], military officer[7], and engineer[8].

Recognition

Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

Death and Burial

Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières died on February 16, 1895[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[10] and Grave of Séré de Rivières[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières include Séré de Rivières system[37], a fortification[38], in France[39], founded in 1874[40].

Why It Matters

Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Séré de Rivières system[37], a fortification[38], in France[39], founded in 1874[40].

FAQs

Where was Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières born?

Born in Albi[2], Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières…

Where did Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières die?

Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières died in Paris[4].

What did Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières do for work?

Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières worked as military engineer[6], military officer[7], and engineer[8].

Where did Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières go to school?

Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières was educated at École polytechnique[13], Collège Stanislas de Paris[14], and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[15].

What awards did Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . La sculpture dans les cimetières de Paris, 1897. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation military engineer, military officer, engineer
    Commander of (deprecated) 2nd Army Corps
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