François Isaac de Rivaz
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Summary
François Isaac de Rivaz was born on December 19, 1752[1], in Paris[2]. He died on July 30, 1828[3], in Sion[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], politician[6], military officer[7], artillerist[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (664 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[11], Switzerland[12]
- Field of work: mechanical engineering[13]
- Position held: chancellor[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Francois-Isaac de Rivaz[17]
- Family name: de Rivaz[18]
- Given name: François[19]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Saint-Gingolph[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[21]
- Name in native language: François Isaac de Rivaz[22]
Why It Matters
François Isaac de Rivaz has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
He is credited with the discovery of hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle[25].
FAQs
Where was François Isaac de Rivaz born?
François Isaac de Rivaz was born in Paris[2].
Where did François Isaac de Rivaz die?
François Isaac de Rivaz passed away in Sion[4].
What did François Isaac de Rivaz do for work?
François Isaac de Rivaz worked as an inventor[5], politician[6], military officer[7], artillerist[8], and engineer[9].
What did François Isaac de Rivaz discover?
François Isaac de Rivaz is credited as discoverer of hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle[25].