Vincent Auriol

16th President of the French Republic (1884–1966)
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Vincent Auriol
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Vincent Auriol was born on August 27, 1884, in Revel[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11], and died on January 1, 1966, in Paris[11][1][2][4][5][12][6][7][8][9][13][10]. He married Michelle Auriol in 1912, a union that lasted until 1966. He received his education at the University of Toulouse.

His political career included serving as a member of the French National Assembly from 1914 to 1919 and as the Mayor of Muret from 1925 to 1947. He subsequently held the positions of President of the French Republic and French co-prince of Andorra, serving in both offices from 1947 to 1954.

He was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Grand Master of the Legion of Honour, Resistance Medal, Order of the Star of Anjouan, Grand Cross of the Order of Nichan el Anouar, and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, among others[14].

Vincent Auriol

Summary

Vincent Auriol is a human[1]. He was born in Revel[2]. He was born on August 27, 1884[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 1, 1966[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and French resistance fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (848 views/month, #6,996 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Vincent Auriol was born in Revel[2].
  • Vincent Auriol passed away in Paris[4].
  • Vincent Auriol was born on August 27, 1884[3].
  • Vincent Auriol died on January 1, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at Muret[10].
  • Among Vincent Auriol's spouses was Michelle Auriol[11].
  • A child of Vincent Auriol was Paul Auriol[12].
  • Vincent Auriol held citizenship in France[13].
  • Vincent Auriol's professions included politician[6].
  • Vincent Auriol worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Vincent Auriol worked as a French resistance fighter[8].
  • Vincent Auriol held the position of President of the French Republic[14].
  • Vincent Auriol held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[15].
  • Vincent Auriol held the position of Mayor of Muret[16].
  • Vincent Auriol held the position of member of the French National Assembly[17].
  • Vincent Auriol held the position of member of the French National Assembly[18].
  • Vincent Auriol held the position of member of the French National Assembly[19].
  • Vincent Auriol was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[20].
  • Vincent Auriol received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Vincent Auriol received the Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Vincent Auriol received the Resistance Medal[23].
  • Vincent Auriol received the Order of the Star of Anjouan[24].
  • Vincent Auriol received the Grand Cross of the Order of Nichan el Anouar[25].
  • Vincent Auriol received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26].
  • Vincent Auriol's religion is recorded as atheism[27].

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Origins and Family

Vincent Auriol's place of birth was Revel[2]. He was born on August 27, 1884[3].

Education

Vincent Auriol's education included a stint at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and French resistance fighter[8]. Positions held include President of the French Republic[14], a position[28], in France[29]; French co-prince of Andorra[15], a position[30], in Andorra[31], founded in 1278[32]; Mayor of Muret[16]; member of the French National Assembly[17], a position[33], in France[34], founded in 1789[35]; Minister of Justice[36], a position[37], in France[38]; and Minister of Finance[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[22], Resistance Medal[23], Order of the Star of Anjouan[24], Grand Cross of the Order of Nichan el Anouar[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26].

Personal Life

Vincent Auriol was married to Michelle Auriol[11]. A child of him was Paul Auriol[12]. His religion is recorded as atheism[27]. He was affiliated with the French Section of the Workers' International[40].

Death and Burial

Vincent Auriol died on January 1, 1966[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Muret[10].

Why It Matters

Vincent Auriol ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (848 views/month, #6,996 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Vincent Auriol born?

Born in Revel[2], Vincent Auriol…

Where did Vincent Auriol die?

Vincent Auriol died in Paris[4].

Who was Vincent Auriol married to?

Vincent Auriol's spouses include Michelle Auriol[11].

What did Vincent Auriol do for work?

Vincent Auriol worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and French resistance fighter[8].

Where did Vincent Auriol go to school?

Vincent Auriol was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[20].

What awards did Vincent Auriol receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[22], Resistance Medal[23], and Order of the Star of Anjouan[24].

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  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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