Gilles Villeneuve
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Summary
Gilles Villeneuve was born on January 18, 1950[1], in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu[2]. He died on May 8, 1982[3], in Leuven[4]. He worked as a Formula One driver[5] and motorcycle racer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,529 views/month, #5,813 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Berthierville Catholic Cemetery[8]
- Child: Jacques Villeneuve[9]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[10]
- Native language: French[11]
- Award received: Quebec Sports Hall of Fame[12], Canada's Sports Hall of Fame[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of sports team: Scuderia Ferrari[15]
- Commons category: Gilles Villeneuve[16]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[17]
- Sport: auto racing[18], motorcycle sport[19]
- Family name: Villeneuve[20]
- Given name: Gilles[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gilles Villeneuve[22]
- Commons gallery: Gilles Villeneuve[23]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 67[24], 68[25]
- Number of wins: 6[26]
- Points for: 107[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28], English[29]
- Country for sport: Canada[30]
- Sibling: Gilles Villeneuve[31]
- Pole positions: 2[32]
- Podium finishes: 13[33]
- P14652: gilles-villeneuve-4849[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gilles Villeneuve include Circuit Gilles Villeneuve[35], a motorsport racing track[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1978[38].
Why It Matters
Gilles Villeneuve has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Circuit Gilles Villeneuve[35], a motorsport racing track[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1978[38].
FAQs
Where was Gilles Villeneuve born?
Gilles Villeneuve's place of birth was Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu[2].
Where did Gilles Villeneuve die?
Gilles Villeneuve passed away in Leuven[4].
What did Gilles Villeneuve do for work?
Gilles Villeneuve worked as a Formula One driver[5] and motorcycle racer[6].
What awards did Gilles Villeneuve receive?
Honors received include Quebec Sports Hall of Fame[12] and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame[13].