René Besnard

French politician (1879–1952)
Person human Q3425839
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René Besnard

Summary

René Besnard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Artannes-sur-Indre[2]. He was born on April 12, 1879[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 12, 1952[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • René Besnard's place of birth was Artannes-sur-Indre[2].
  • René Besnard died in Paris[4].
  • René Besnard was born on April 12, 1879[3].
  • René Besnard died on March 12, 1952[5].
  • René Besnard held citizenship in France[9].
  • French was René Besnard's native language[10].
  • René Besnard worked as a politician[6].
  • René Besnard's professions included lawyer[7].
  • René Besnard held the position of member of the French National Assembly[11].
  • René Besnard held the position of senator of the French Third Republic[12].
  • René Besnard held the position of minister[13].
  • René Besnard was educated at Paris Law Faculty[14].
  • René Besnard received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • René Besnard received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[16].
  • René Besnard received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[17].
  • René Besnard is recorded as male[18].
  • René Besnard's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • René Besnard was affiliated with the Radical-Socialist and Radical Republican Party[20].
  • René Besnard's Commons category is recorded as René Besnard[21].
  • René Besnard was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • René Besnard's family name is recorded as Besnard[23].
  • René Besnard's given name is recorded as René[24].
  • René Besnard's work location is recorded as Paris[25].
  • René Besnard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • René Besnard's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'René Besnard'}[27].

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Origins and Family

René Besnard's place of birth was Artannes-sur-Indre[2]. He was born on April 12, 1879[3]. French was his native language[10].

Education

René Besnard's education included a stint at Paris Law Faculty[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[11], a position[28], in France[29], founded in 1789[30]; senator of the French Third Republic[12], a position[31], in France[32]; and minister[13], a type of position[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[16], a courage award[36], in France[37], founded in 1915[38]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[17], a grade of an order[39], in Duchy of Savoy[40].

Personal Life

René Besnard was affiliated with the Radical-Socialist and Radical Republican Party[20].

Death and Burial

René Besnard died on March 12, 1952[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

René Besnard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was René Besnard born?

René Besnard's place of birth was Artannes-sur-Indre[2].

Where did René Besnard die?

René Besnard died in Paris[4].

What did René Besnard do for work?

René Besnard worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did René Besnard go to school?

René Besnard was educated at Paris Law Faculty[14].

What awards did René Besnard receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[16], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Sycomore. senat.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . senat.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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. [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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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