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Robert Nivelle
French general who participated in the First World War (1856–1924).
The record
Robert Nivelle was a French general who participated in the First World War. Born on 15 October 1856 in rue de la Barrière, Nivelle died on 22 March 1924 in rue de la Tour at the age of 67.
Nivelle studied at École polytechnique. Honours include Commander of the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 43 languages, Robert Nivelle is No. 26,110 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 15 October 1856, rue de la Barrière
- Died
- 22 March 1924, rue de la Tour (aged 67)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Military personnel, military officer
- Field
- Military
- Education
- École polytechnique
- Languages
- French, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 43
Did you know
67
Lived to 67.
15 Oct
Shares a birthday with Friedrich Nietzsche and Akbar.
43
Has a Wikipedia article in 43 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Commander of the Legion of Honour1915
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour1916
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour1920
- Médaille militaire1921
- Croix de Guerre
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
- Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
- Inter-Allied Victory Medals
- Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918
- Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium)
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Distinguished Service Order
- Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy
- Gold Medal of Military Valour
- Cross of St. George 4th class
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