Roland Garros
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Roland Garros
Summary
Roland Garros is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Denis[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1888[3]. He passed away in Vouziers[4]. He died on October 5, 1918[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6], rugby union player[7], and military personnel[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Roland Garros's place of birth was Saint-Denis[2].
- Roland Garros passed away in Vouziers[4].
- Roland Garros was born on October 6, 1888[3].
- Roland Garros died on October 5, 1918[5].
- Roland Garros is buried at Vouziers[10].
- Roland Garros held citizenship in France[11].
- Roland Garros worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
- Roland Garros's professions included rugby union player[7].
- Roland Garros worked as a military personnel[8].
- Roland Garros was educated at HEC Paris[12].
- Roland Garros was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[13].
- Roland Garros was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14].
- Roland Garros received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
- Roland Garros received the mort pour la France[16].
- Roland Garros received the Grande médaille de l'Aéro-Club de France[17].
- Roland Garros was a member of Q122351091[18].
- Roland Garros was a member of HEC Alumni[19].
- Roland Garros is recorded as male[20].
- Roland Garros's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Roland Garros's military branch is recorded as French Armed Forces[22].
- Roland Garros's Commons category is recorded as Roland Garros (aviator)[23].
- Roland Garros's military, police or special rank is recorded as poruchik[24].
- Roland Garros was part of the conflict World War I[25].
- Roland Garros's sport is recorded as tennis[26].
- Roland Garros's family name is recorded as Garros[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Saint-Denis[2], Roland Garros… he was born on October 6, 1888[3].
Education
Educated at HEC Paris[12], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Jouy-en-Josas[31]; Collège Stanislas de Paris[13], a school[32], in France[33], founded in 1804[34]; and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14], an educational facility[35], in France[36], founded in 1965[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6], rugby union player[7], and military personnel[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; mort pour la France[16], a title of honor[40]; and Grande médaille de l'Aéro-Club de France[17].
Death and Burial
Roland Garros died on October 5, 1918[5]. He died in Vouziers[4]. Burial took place at Vouziers[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Roland Garros include Roland Garros Airport[41], an airport[42], in France[43], founded in 1929[44]; French Open[45], a recurring tennis tournament[46], in France[47], founded in 1891[48]; and Stade Roland Garros[49], a tennis venue[50], in France[51], founded in 1928[52].
Why It Matters
Roland Garros has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Roland Garros Airport[41], an airport[42], in France[43], founded in 1929[44]; French Open[45], a recurring tennis tournament[46], in France[47], founded in 1891[48]; and Stade Roland Garros[49], a tennis venue[50], in France[51], founded in 1928[52].
FAQs
Where was Roland Garros born?
Roland Garros's place of birth was Saint-Denis[2].
Where did Roland Garros die?
Roland Garros passed away in Vouziers[4].
What did Roland Garros do for work?
Roland Garros worked as aircraft pilot[6], rugby union player[7], and military personnel[8].
Where did Roland Garros go to school?
Roland Garros was educated at HEC Paris[12], Collège Stanislas de Paris[13], and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14].
What awards did Roland Garros receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], mort pour la France[16], and Grande médaille de l'Aéro-Club de France[17].