Legion of Honour
Britishnoun
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The series has inspired memes and fashion trends, while its creator Star was honoured with the Legion of Honour by President Emmanuel Macron who praised the comedy drama for putting a spotlight on France.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
The literature teacher and father of three has been posthumously awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian decoration.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2023
On his 50th birthday in 2013, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour.
From BBC ● May 2, 2023
Following a reception at the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot and a piano recital by Alexandre Kantorow, Macron was due to present Merkel with France's highest award, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2021
He became an officer of the Legion of Honour and a member of the Society of Secession, Munich.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various
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