Benoît Fourneyron
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Summary
Benoît Fourneyron was born on October 31, 1802[1], in Saint-Étienne[2]. He died on July 31, 1867[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (300 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[8]
- Native language: French[9]
- Position held: Member of the 1848 Constituent Assembly[10]
- Employer: Compagnie départementale du Haut-Rhin pour la recherche de houille[11]
- Educated at: École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne[12]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[13], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Benoît Fourneyron[17]
- Family name: Fourneyron[18]
- Given name: Benoît[19]
- Work location: Paris[20]
- Student of: Pierre Michel Moisson-Desroches[21], Louis-Antoine Beaunier[22], Louis de Gallois[23], Claude Burdin[24]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Name in native language: Benoît Fourneyron[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Benoît Fourneyron include Fourneyron prize[28], a science award[29], in France[30], founded in 1868[31].
Why It Matters
Benoît Fourneyron has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for him include Fourneyron prize[28], a science award[29], in France[30], founded in 1868[31].
FAQs
Where was Benoît Fourneyron born?
Benoît Fourneyron's place of birth was Saint-Étienne[2].
Where did Benoît Fourneyron die?
Benoît Fourneyron died in Paris[4].
What did Benoît Fourneyron do for work?
Benoît Fourneyron worked as an engineer[5] and politician[6].
Where did Benoît Fourneyron go to school?
Benoît Fourneyron was educated at École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne[12].
What awards did Benoît Fourneyron receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].