THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

René Fonck

French flying ace (1894-1953)

René Fonck has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists March 27, 1894 in Saulcy-sur-Meurthe.

Born

March 27, 1894

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: June 18, 1953

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Birthplace: Saulcy-sur-Meurthe
Professions: aircraft pilot, politician, military officer
Citizenship: France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: March 27, 1894 (SNAC; Roglo; GeneaStar; BnF authorities) or March 26, 1894 (Sycomore).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

March 26, 1894

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Source: Sycomore

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was René Fonck born?

René Fonck was born in Saulcy-sur-Meurthe.

When did René Fonck die?

René Fonck died on June 18, 1953.