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Henri Rieunier

1833 – 1918

French politician

Politician Officer of the French Navy

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About Henri Rieunier

Lived 1833 – 1918 (aged 85). Henri Rieunier was a French politician and officer of the French Navy.

Henri Adrien Barthélemy Louis Rieunier (6 March 1833, Castelsarrasin – 10 July 1918, Albi) was a French admiral and politician, most notable for his involvement in Vietnam.

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Important facts

Born

6 March 1833, Castelsarrasin

Birth century

19th century

Died

10 July 1918, Albi

Occupation

Politician, Officer of the French Navy

Nationality

France

Education

École Navale, Lycée Charlemagne

Positions held

Member of the French National Assembly, Minister of the French Navy, Préfet maritime de Rochefort, Maritime prefect of Toulon‎

Awards

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms; Médaille militaire; Order of the White Eagle; Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Grand Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikhar

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henri Rieunier's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri Rieunier?

French politician (1833–1918)

When was Henri Rieunier born?

Henri Rieunier was born on 6 March 1833 in Castelsarrasin.

When did Henri Rieunier die?

Henri Rieunier died on 10 July 1918 in Albi.

What was Henri Rieunier's occupation?

Henri Rieunier was a politician and officer of the French Navy.

What nationality was Henri Rieunier?

Henri Rieunier was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Rieunier

· Wikidata: Q3131916

· DBpedia: Henri Rieunier

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