Wladimir d'Ormesson

French writer and diplomat (1888-1973)
Person human Q3569554
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Wladimir d'Ormesson

Summary

Wladimir d'Ormesson is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on August 2, 1888[3]. He passed away in Ormesson-sur-Marne[4]. He died on September 15, 1973[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wladimir d'Ormesson was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson passed away in Ormesson-sur-Marne[4].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson was born on August 2, 1888[3].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson died on September 15, 1973[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Ormesson-sur-Marne[10].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson's father was Olivier d'Ormesson[11].
  • A child of Wladimir d'Ormesson was Olivier Lefèvre d'Ormesson[12].
  • A child of Wladimir d'Ormesson was Antoine d'Ormesson[13].
  • A child of Wladimir d'Ormesson was Anne Lefevre d'Ormesson[14].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Wladimir d'Ormesson's native language[16].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson worked as a journalist[6].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson's professions included writer[8].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson held the position of ambassador of France to the Holy See[17].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson held the position of ambassador of France to Argentina[18].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson held the position of ambassador of France to the Holy See[19].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson held the position of president[20].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson held the position of seat 13 of the Académie française[21].
  • Among Wladimir d'Ormesson's employers was Le Figaro[22].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[25].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[26].
  • Wladimir d'Ormesson received the Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27].

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Origins and Family

Wladimir d'Ormesson's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on August 2, 1888[3]. His father was Olivier d'Ormesson[11]. French was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8]. Among Wladimir d'Ormesson's employers was Le Figaro[22]. Positions held include ambassador of France to the Holy See[17]; ambassador of France to Argentina[18]; president[20], a corporate title[28]; and seat 13 of the Académie française[21], a seat of a scientific academy[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[25], a courage award[34], in France[35], founded in 1915[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[26], a grade of an order[37], in Vatican City[38]; Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27], a grade of an order[39], in Poland[40]; and Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[41], a grade of an order[42], in Lebanon[43], founded in 1936[44].

Personal Life

Children include Olivier Lefèvre d'Ormesson[12], a politician[45], 1918–2012[46], of France[47], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[48]; Antoine d'Ormesson[13], a composer[49], 1924–2016[50], of France[51], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[52]; and Anne Lefevre d'Ormesson[14], 1915–2008[53], of France[54].

Death and Burial

Wladimir d'Ormesson died on September 15, 1973[5]. He died in Ormesson-sur-Marne[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Ormesson-sur-Marne[10].

Why It Matters

Wladimir d'Ormesson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Wladimir d'Ormesson born?

Wladimir d'Ormesson's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Wladimir d'Ormesson die?

Wladimir d'Ormesson passed away in Ormesson-sur-Marne[4].

Who were Wladimir d'Ormesson's parents?

Wladimir d'Ormesson's father was Olivier d'Ormesson[11].

What did Wladimir d'Ormesson do for work?

Wladimir d'Ormesson worked as journalist[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Wladimir d'Ormesson receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[24], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[26].

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  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, diplomat, writer
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  3. 13d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, diplomat, writer
    Award received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit, Croix de guerre 1914–1918 +3
    Father Olivier d'Ormesson
    Place of burial Cemetery of Ormesson-sur-Marne
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