André-Jacques Garnerin
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Summary
André-Jacques Garnerin was born on January 31, 1769[1], in Paris[2]. He died on August 18, 1823[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], balloonist[6], engineer[7], physicist[8], and stunt performer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (918 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 30, 1769[11]
- Spouse: Jeanne Geneviève Labrosse[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: André-Jacques Garnerin[15]
- Family name: Garnerin[16]
- Given name: André[17]
- Relative: Élisa Garnerin[18], Jean Baptiste Olivier Garnerin[19]
- Manner of death: accidental death[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[21]
- Name in native language: André-Jacques Garnerin[22]
- Date of baptism: January 31, 1769[23]
- Sibling: Jean Baptiste Olivier Garnerin[24]
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- P14585: 37309[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for André-Jacques Garnerin include Garnerin Point[27], a headland[28].
Why It Matters
André-Jacques Garnerin has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for him include Garnerin Point[27], a headland[28].
FAQs
Where was André-Jacques Garnerin born?
André-Jacques Garnerin's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did André-Jacques Garnerin die?
André-Jacques Garnerin died in Paris[4].
Who was André-Jacques Garnerin married to?
André-Jacques Garnerin's spouses include Jeanne Geneviève Labrosse[12].
What did André-Jacques Garnerin do for work?
André-Jacques Garnerin worked as an inventor[5], balloonist[6], engineer[7], physicist[8], and stunt performer[9].