René Coty

17th President of the French Republic (1882–1962)
Person human Q158768
René Coty
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René Coty

Summary

René Coty is a human[1]. Born in Le Havre[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1882[3]. He died in Le Havre[4]. He died on November 22, 1962[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,108 views/month, #6,891 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • René Coty was born in Le Havre[2].
  • René Coty passed away in Le Havre[4].
  • René Coty was born on March 20, 1882[3].
  • René Coty died on November 22, 1962[5].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière Sainte-Marie[9].
  • Among René Coty's spouses was Germaine Coty[10].
  • René Coty held citizenship in France[11].
  • René Coty worked as a politician[6].
  • René Coty worked as a lawyer[7].
  • René Coty held the position of President of the French Republic[12].
  • René Coty held the position of member of the French National Assembly[13].
  • René Coty held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[14].
  • René Coty held the position of senator of the French Third Republic[15].
  • René Coty held the position of Senator of the French Fifth Republic[16].
  • René Coty held the position of Minister of Reconstruction and Urban Development[17].
  • René Coty was educated at University of Caen Normandy[18].
  • René Coty received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • René Coty received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[20].
  • René Coty received the Supreme Order of Christ[21].
  • René Coty received the Order of the Star of Anjouan[22].
  • René Coty received the Grand Cross of the Order of Nichan el Anouar[23].
  • René Coty received the Military Order of Christ[24].
  • René Coty was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[25].
  • René Coty was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[26].
  • René Coty's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Body

Origins and Family

René Coty was born in Le Havre[2]. He was born on March 20, 1882[3].

Education

René Coty was educated at University of Caen Normandy[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include President of the French Republic[12], a position[28], in France[29]; member of the French National Assembly[13], a position[30], in France[31], founded in 1789[32]; French co-prince of Andorra[14], a position[33], in Andorra[34], founded in 1278[35]; senator of the French Third Republic[15], a position[36], in France[37]; Senator of the French Fifth Republic[16], a position[38], in France[39]; and Minister of Reconstruction and Urban Development[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Knight of the Order of the Elephant[20], a grade of an order[42], in Denmark[43]; Supreme Order of Christ[21], an order[44], in Vatican City[45], founded in 1319[46]; Order of the Star of Anjouan[22], an order[47], in France[48], founded in 1874[49]; Grand Cross of the Order of Nichan el Anouar[23]; and Military Order of Christ[24], a state order[50], in Portugal[51], founded in 1918[52].

Personal Life

Among René Coty's spouses was Germaine Coty[10]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27]. Political affiliations include National Centre of Independents and Peasants[53], a political party[54], in France[55], founded in 1949[56], headquartered in rue Quentin-Bauchart[57]; Radical-Socialist and Radical Republican Party[58], a political party[59], in France[60], founded in 1901[61], headquartered in place de Valois[62]; and Democratic Republican Alliance[63], a political party[64], in France[65], founded in 1901[66], headquartered in Paris[67].

Death and Burial

René Coty died on November 22, 1962[5]. He died in Le Havre[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[68]. Burial took place at Cimetière Sainte-Marie[9].

Why It Matters

René Coty ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,108 views/month, #6,891 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was René Coty born?

René Coty's place of birth was Le Havre[2].

Where did René Coty die?

René Coty died in Le Havre[4].

Who was René Coty married to?

René Coty's spouses include Germaine Coty[10].

What did René Coty do for work?

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

Where did René Coty go to school?

René Coty was educated at University of Caen Normandy[18].

What awards did René Coty receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[20], Supreme Order of Christ[21], and Order of the Star of Anjouan[22].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Spouse Germaine Coty
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    Occupation politician, lawyer
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