Bernard Forest de Bélidor
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Summary
Bernard Forest de Bélidor was born on January 1, 1698[1], in Principality of Catalonia[2]. He died on September 8, 1761[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], mathematician[6], military engineer[7], hydraulic engineer[8], and architect[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[11], Crown of Aragon[12]
- Occupation: military personnel[13]
- Award received: Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[14]
- Member of: Royal Society[15], French Academy of Sciences[16], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[17], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Bernard Forest de Bélidor[20]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[21]
- Given name: Bernard[22]
- Work location: Paris[23], La Fère[24]
- Described by source: Q27058682[25], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Q110819079[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Catalan[29], Spanish[30], French[31]
- Commons Creator page: Bernard Forest de Bélidor[32]
- Name in native language: Bernard Forest de Bélidor[33]
Why It Matters
Bernard Forest de Bélidor has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Bernard Forest de Bélidor born?
Bernard Forest de Bélidor was born in Principality of Catalonia[2].
Where did Bernard Forest de Bélidor die?
Bernard Forest de Bélidor died in Paris[4].
What did Bernard Forest de Bélidor do for work?
Bernard Forest de Bélidor worked as an engineer[5], mathematician[6], military engineer[7], hydraulic engineer[8], and architect[9].
What awards did Bernard Forest de Bélidor receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[14].