Victor Denain
Aviator, general (1880-1952)
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Summary
Victor Denain was born on November 6, 1880[1], in Dax[2]. He died on December 31, 1952[3], in Nice[4]. He worked as a politician[5], aircraft pilot[6], and military personnel[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montlhéry[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Position held: Q109929578[11], Chief of Staff of the French Air Force[12]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[13]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[16], Distinguished Flying Cross[17], Croix de guerre[18], War Cross[19], Order of the White Eagle[20], Order of Saint Anna[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Military branch: French Army[23]
- Commons category: Victor Denain[24]
- Military, police or special rank: army general[25]
- Residence: Paris[26]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[27], World War II[28]
- Family name: Denain[29]
- Given name: Victor[30]
- Eye color: black[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[32]
- Hair color: black hair[33]
- Height: 1.71 m[34]
- P14974: 28441[35]
FAQs
Where was Victor Denain born?
Victor Denain was born in Dax[2].
Where did Victor Denain die?
Victor Denain died in Nice[4].
What did Victor Denain do for work?
Victor Denain worked as a politician[5], aircraft pilot[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Victor Denain go to school?
Victor Denain was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[13].
What awards did Victor Denain receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[14], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[16], and Distinguished Flying Cross[17].