Indian business tycoon and
philanthropist Azim Premji was bestowed with the highest French civilian
distinction Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour)
in Bengaluru on November 28, 2018.
The Legion d'Honneur (Legion of
Honour) award, which was instituted in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, is the
highest civilian award given by the French Republic for outstanding service to
France, regardless of the nationality of the recipients.
The Indians who have received
the prestigious award in the past include renowned scientist and Bharat Ratna
awardee C N R Rao, late Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan, actor Kamal Haasan, Bengali
actor Soumitra Chatterjee and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
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