Bernard Arnault

French entrepreneur
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Bernard Arnault

Summary

Bernard Arnault is a human[1]. He was born in Roubaix[2]. He was born on +1949-03-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an art collector[4], businessperson[5], engineer[6], and entrepreneur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,451 views/month, #3,378 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Arnault was born in Roubaix[2].
  • Bernard Arnault was born on +1949-03-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bernard Arnault's father was Q105037483[9].
  • Bernard Arnault's mother was Marie Josephe Arnault[10].
  • Bernard Arnault was married to Hélène Mercier-Arnault[11].
  • A child of Bernard Arnault was Delphine Arnault[12].
  • A child of Bernard Arnault was Antoine Arnault[13].
  • A child of Bernard Arnault was Alexandre Arnault[14].
  • A child of Bernard Arnault was Frédéric Arnault[15].
  • A child of Bernard Arnault was Jean Arnault[16].
  • Bernard Arnault held citizenship in France[17].
  • Bernard Arnault's professions included art collector[4].
  • Bernard Arnault's professions included businessperson[5].
  • Bernard Arnault's professions included engineer[6].
  • Bernard Arnault's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Bernard Arnault's field of work was entrepreneur[18].
  • Bernard Arnault held the position of président-directeur général[19].
  • Bernard Arnault held the position of président-directeur général[20].
  • Bernard Arnault held the position of chairperson[21].
  • Bernard Arnault held the position of director[22].
  • Bernard Arnault's education included a stint at Lycée Faidherbe[23].
  • Bernard Arnault's education included a stint at École polytechnique[24].
  • Bernard Arnault received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[25].
  • Bernard Arnault received the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26].
  • Bernard Arnault received the Pushkin Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Roubaix[2], Bernard Arnault… he was born on +1949-03-05T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Q105037483[9]. His mother was Marie Josephe Arnault[10].

Education

Educated at Lycée Faidherbe[23], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30] and École polytechnique[24], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Palaiseau[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[4], businessperson[5], engineer[6], and entrepreneur[7]. Bernard Arnault's field of work was entrepreneur[18]. Positions held include président-directeur général[19], a position[35]; chairperson[21], a type of position[36]; and director[22], a position[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[25], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26], a grade of an order[40], in Italy[41]; Pushkin Medal[27], a medallion[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1999[44]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[45], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[48], a grade of an order[49], in France[50].

Personal Life

Among Bernard Arnault's spouses was Hélène Mercier-Arnault[11]. Children include Delphine Arnault[12], an art collector[51], b. 1975[52], of France[53]; Antoine Arnault[13], a businessperson[54], b. 1977[55], of France[56]; Alexandre Arnault[14], a businessperson[57], b. 1992[58], of France[59], awarded the Forbes 30 Under 30[60]; Frédéric Arnault[15], a businessperson[61], b. 1994[62], of France[63]; and Jean Arnault[16], a businessperson[64], b. 1998[65], of France[66].

Why It Matters

Bernard Arnault ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,451 views/month, #3,378 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Arnault born?

Born in Roubaix[2], Bernard Arnault…

Who were Bernard Arnault's parents?

Bernard Arnault's father was Q105037483[9]. Bernard Arnault's mother was Marie Josephe Arnault[10].

Who was Bernard Arnault married to?

Bernard Arnault's spouses include Hélène Mercier-Arnault[11].

What did Bernard Arnault do for work?

Bernard Arnault worked as art collector[4], businessperson[5], engineer[6], and entrepreneur[7].

Where did Bernard Arnault go to school?

Bernard Arnault was educated at Lycée Faidherbe[23] and École polytechnique[24].

What awards did Bernard Arnault receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[25], Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26], Pushkin Medal[27], and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[45].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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