René Fonck

French flying ace (1894-1953)
Person human Q48674
René Fonck
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René Fonck

Summary

René Fonck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saulcy-sur-Meurthe[2]. He was born on +1894-03-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on +1953-06-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saulcy-sur-Meurthe[2], René Fonck…
  • René Fonck died in Paris[4].
  • René Fonck was born on +1894-03-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • René Fonck died on +1953-06-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • René Fonck is buried at Saulcy-sur-Meurthe[10].
  • René Fonck was married to Irène Brillant[11].
  • René Fonck held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was René Fonck's native language[13].
  • René Fonck worked as a politician[6].
  • René Fonck's professions included military officer[7].
  • René Fonck worked as an aircraft pilot[8].
  • René Fonck held the position of member of the French National Assembly[14].
  • René Fonck received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15].
  • René Fonck received the Military Cross[16].
  • René Fonck received the Military Medal[17].
  • René Fonck received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • René Fonck received the Distinguished Conduct Medal[19].
  • René Fonck received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • René Fonck was a member of Vichy National Council[21].
  • René Fonck was a member of Légion d'honneur D.P.L.V.[22].
  • René Fonck's image is recorded as René Fonck 02.jpg[23].
  • René Fonck is recorded as male[24].
  • René Fonck's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • René Fonck was affiliated with the Democratic Republican Alliance[26].
  • René Fonck's ISNI is recorded as 0000000055104596[27].

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Origins and Family

René Fonck's place of birth was Saulcy-sur-Meurthe[2]. He was born on +1894-03-26T00:00:00Z[3]. French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. René Fonck held the position of member of the French National Assembly[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15], a courage award[28], in France[29], founded in 1915[30]; Military Cross[16], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1914[33]; Military Medal[17], a courage award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1916[36]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Distinguished Conduct Medal[19], a courage award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1854[41]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[42], in France[43].

Personal Life

René Fonck was married to Irène Brillant[11]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Republican Alliance[26].

Death and Burial

René Fonck died on +1953-06-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was stroke[44]. Burial took place at Saulcy-sur-Meurthe[10].

Why It Matters

René Fonck ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was René Fonck born?

René Fonck's place of birth was Saulcy-sur-Meurthe[2].

Where did René Fonck die?

René Fonck died in Paris[4].

Who was René Fonck married to?

René Fonck's spouses include Irène Brillant[11].

What did René Fonck do for work?

René Fonck worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

What awards did René Fonck receive?

Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15], Military Cross[16], Military Medal[17], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

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  4. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [44] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
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  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
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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