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Biography
Paul François Pierre Bocuse was a French chef based in Lyon known for the quality of his restaurants and his innovative approaches to cuisine. Dubbed "the pope of gastronomy", he was affectionately nicknamed Monsieur Paul. The Bocuse d'Or, a biennial world chef championship, bears his name.
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Awards & recognition
- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette · 2016
- Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit · 2015
- Commander of the Legion of Honour · 2004
- Commander of the National Order of Merit · 2003
- Officer of the National Order of Merit · 1994
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- Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · 1992
- Officer of the Legion of Honour · 1987
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 1975
- Knight of the National Order of Merit · 1975
- Meilleur Ouvrier de France · 1961
- Croix de guerre 1939–1945
