Roger Léonard

French official (1898–1987)
Person human Q7125954
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Roger Léonard

Summary

Roger Léonard is a human[1]. He was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on April 27, 1898[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on June 17, 1987[5]. He worked as an official[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Bordeaux[2], Roger Léonard…
  • Roger Léonard died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Roger Léonard was born on April 27, 1898[3].
  • Roger Léonard died on June 17, 1987[5].
  • Roger Léonard died on June 22, 1987[7].
  • Roger Léonard held citizenship in France[8].
  • Roger Léonard's professions included official[6].
  • Roger Léonard held the position of Prefect of Police of Paris[9].
  • Roger Léonard held the position of Q23956505[10].
  • Roger Léonard held the position of Prefect of Seine-et-Oise[11].
  • Roger Léonard held the position of sub-prefect of Blaye[12].
  • Roger Léonard held the position of sub-prefect of Thionville[13].
  • Roger Léonard was educated at Faculté de droit de Bordeaux[14].
  • Roger Léonard was educated at Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[15].
  • Roger Léonard was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[16].
  • Roger Léonard was educated at Faculté des Lettres de Bordeaux[17].
  • Roger Léonard received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Roger Léonard received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19].
  • Roger Léonard received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20].
  • Roger Léonard is recorded as male[21].
  • Roger Léonard's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Roger Léonard's archives at is recorded as Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques[23].
  • Roger Léonard's family name is recorded as Leonard[24].
  • Roger Léonard's given name is recorded as Roger[25].
  • Roger Léonard's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].

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Origins and Family

Roger Léonard was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on April 27, 1898[3].

Education

Educated at Faculté de droit de Bordeaux[14], a faculty[27], in France[28]; Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[15], a faculty of law[29], in France[30], founded in 1896[31]; École Libre des Sciences Politiques[16], an academic institution[32], in France[33], founded in 1872[34]; and Faculté des Lettres de Bordeaux[17], a faculty[35], in France[36], founded in 1838[37].

Career and Affiliations

Roger Léonard worked as an official[6]. Positions held include Prefect of Police of Paris[9], a position[38], in France[39]; Q23956505[10]; Prefect of Seine-et-Oise[11]; sub-prefect of Blaye[12]; and sub-prefect of Thionville[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], a courage award[42], in France[43], founded in 1915[44]; and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20], a courage award[45], in France[46], founded in 1939[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 17, 1987[5] and June 22, 1987[7]. Roger Léonard died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

FAQs

Where was Roger Léonard born?

Roger Léonard's place of birth was Bordeaux[2].

Where did Roger Léonard die?

Roger Léonard died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Roger Léonard do for work?

Roger Léonard worked as official[6].

Where did Roger Léonard go to school?

Roger Léonard was educated at Faculté de droit de Bordeaux[14], Paris Faculty of Law and Economics[15], École Libre des Sciences Politiques[16], and Faculté des Lettres de Bordeaux[17].

What awards did Roger Léonard receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19], and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . Archives nationales. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Annuaire du corps préfectoral et de l'administration centrale. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . archives.sciencespo.fr. Retrieved . archives.sciencespo.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [7] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.bordeaux-metropole.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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