Raymond Barre

85th Prime Minister of France (1924-2007)
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Raymond Barre

Summary

Raymond Barre is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Denis[2]. He was born on April 12, 1924[3]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on August 25, 2007[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Raymond Barre was born in Saint-Denis[2].
  • Raymond Barre passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Raymond Barre was born on April 12, 1924[3].
  • Raymond Barre died on August 25, 2007[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
  • Among Raymond Barre's spouses was Eve Barre[11].
  • Raymond Barre held citizenship in France[12].
  • Raymond Barre worked as an economist[6].
  • Raymond Barre worked as a politician[7].
  • Raymond Barre worked as a professor[8].
  • Raymond Barre held the position of Prime Minister of France[13].
  • Raymond Barre held the position of mayor of Lyon[14].
  • Raymond Barre held the position of Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry[15].
  • Raymond Barre held the position of European Commissioner for Economic Affairs[16].
  • Raymond Barre held the position of member of the French National Assembly[17].
  • Raymond Barre held the position of member of the French National Assembly[18].
  • Raymond Barre was employed by Sciences Po[19].
  • Raymond Barre was employed by University of Caen Normandy[20].
  • Raymond Barre was educated at Sciences Po[21].
  • Raymond Barre's education included a stint at University of La Réunion[22].
  • Raymond Barre's education included a stint at Lycée Leconte-de-Lisle[23].
  • Raymond Barre's education included a stint at University of Paris[24].
  • Raymond Barre's doctoral advisor was André Marchal[25].
  • Raymond Barre received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Raymond Barre received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Denis[2], Raymond Barre… he was born on April 12, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Sciences Po[21], a public university[28], in France[29], founded in 1872[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; University of La Réunion[22], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1982[34], headquartered in Saint-Denis[35]; Lycée Leconte-de-Lisle[23], an educational facility[36], in France[37], founded in 1965[38]; and University of Paris[24], a former entity[39], in France[40], founded in 1150[41], headquartered in Paris[42]. Raymond Barre's doctoral advisor was André Marchal[25]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], and professor[8]. Employers include Sciences Po[19] and University of Caen Normandy[20]. Positions held include Prime Minister of France[13], a public office[44], in France[45], founded in 1958[46]; mayor of Lyon[14], a position[47], in France[48]; Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry[15], a position[49], in France[50]; European Commissioner for Economic Affairs[16], a position[51], founded in 1958[52]; member of the French National Assembly[17], a position[53], in France[54], founded in 1789[55]; and president[56], a corporate title[57]. Doctoral students include Philippe Le Houérou[58] and Alexandré Barro Chambrier[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27], Konrad Adenauer Award[60], Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[61], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[62], and doctor honoris causa of Keiō University[63].

Personal Life

Raymond Barre was married to Eve Barre[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[64]. He was affiliated with the Union for French Democracy[65].

Death and Burial

Raymond Barre died on August 25, 2007[5]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[66]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Raymond Barre ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Raymond Barre born?

Born in Saint-Denis[2], Raymond Barre…

Where did Raymond Barre die?

Raymond Barre passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Raymond Barre married to?

Raymond Barre's spouses include Eve Barre[11].

What did Raymond Barre do for work?

Raymond Barre worked as economist[6], politician[7], and professor[8].

Where did Raymond Barre go to school?

Raymond Barre was educated at Sciences Po[21], University of La Réunion[22], Lycée Leconte-de-Lisle[23], and University of Paris[24].

What awards did Raymond Barre receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27], Konrad Adenauer Award[60], and Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[61].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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