Arthur Morin
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Summary
Arthur Morin was born on October 17, 1795[1], in Paris[2]. He died on February 7, 1880[3], in rue Saint-Martin[4]. He worked as a military engineer[5], engineer[6], scientist[7], military officer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Paris[11]
- Date of birth: October 19, 1795[12]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[13]
- Mother: Eulalie Morin[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Occupation: executive[16], inventor[17]
- Field of work: military affairs[18], mechanics[19], scientific instrument[20], discoveries and inventions[21], hydraulics[22], turbine[23], experimental physics[24], mathematics[25], artillery branch[26]
- Position held: president of the French Academy of Sciences[27], administrateur[28], director[29], chairperson[30]
- Employer: École polytechnique[31], École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[32], Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[33]
- Educated at: École polytechnique[34], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[35], École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[36], Collège Sainte-Barbe[37]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[38], 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[39]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[40], French Academy of Sciences[41], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[42], Academy of Sciences of Turin[43], Académie nationale de Metz[44], Société industrielle de Mulhouse[45], Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[46], Accademia dei Georgofili[47], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[48], Société des arts de Genève[49], Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society[50], Société des ingénieurs civils de France[51], Pontificia Accademia dei Nuovi Lincei[52]
- Sex or gender: male[53]
- Commons category: Arthur Morin[54]
- Military, police or special rank: divisional general[55], brigadier general[56]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[57]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[58]
- Family name: Morin[59]
- Given name: Arthur[60], Jules[61]
- Work location: Metz[62], Paris[63]
Why It Matters
Arthur Morin has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Arthur Morin born?
Arthur Morin's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Arthur Morin die?
Arthur Morin passed away in rue Saint-Martin[4].
Who were Arthur Morin's parents?
Arthur Morin's mother was Eulalie Morin[14].
What did Arthur Morin do for work?
Arthur Morin worked as a military engineer[5], engineer[6], scientist[7], military officer[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Arthur Morin go to school?
Arthur Morin was educated at École polytechnique[34], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[35], École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[36], and Collège Sainte-Barbe[37].
What awards did Arthur Morin receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[38] and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[39].