Bertrand Piccard
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Summary
Bertrand Piccard was born on March 1, 1958[1], in Lausanne[2]. He has worked as an explorer[3], psychiatrist[4], and balloonist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,648 views/month, #7,151 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Jacques Piccard[7]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[8], Belgium[9]
- Field of work: psychiatry[10], aeronautics[11]
- Educated at: University of Lausanne[12]
- Award received: Silver Olympic Order[13], Harmon Trophy[14], Champions of the Earth[15], Order of Saint-Charles[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Braunschweiger Forschungspreis[18], Nessim-Habif Award[19], Hubbard Medal[20], FAI Gold Air Medal[21], Henri Deutsch de la Meurthe award[22], Mungo Park Medal[23], Q126325594[24], grand prix de la Société de géographie[25], Officer of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[26]
- Member of: Académie de l'air et de l'espace[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Bertrand Piccard[29]
- Family name: Piccard[30]
- Given name: Bertrand[31]
- Official website: https://bertrandpiccard.com/[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bertrand Piccard[33]
- Commons gallery: Bertrand Piccard[34]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[35], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[36], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2018[37], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39]
- Name in native language: Bertrand Piccard[40]
- Affiliation string: Solar Impulse[41]
Why It Matters
Bertrand Piccard has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Bertrand Piccard born?
Bertrand Piccard's place of birth was Lausanne[2].
Who were Bertrand Piccard's parents?
Bertrand Piccard's father was Jacques Piccard[7].
What did Bertrand Piccard do for work?
Bertrand Piccard worked as an explorer[3], psychiatrist[4], and balloonist[5].
Where did Bertrand Piccard go to school?
Bertrand Piccard was educated at University of Lausanne[12].
What awards did Bertrand Piccard receive?
Honors received include Silver Olympic Order[13], Harmon Trophy[14], Champions of the Earth[15], and Order of Saint-Charles[16].