Jacques Cousteau
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Jacques Cousteau
Summary
Jacques Cousteau is a human[1]. Born in Saint-André-de-Cubzac[2], he… he died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[3]. He worked as a zoologist[4], explorer[5], filmmaker[6], innovator[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,810 views/month, #4,983 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Saint-André-de-Cubzac[2], Jacques Cousteau…
- Jacques Cousteau passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[3].
- Jacques Cousteau's father was Daniel Cousteau[10].
- Jacques Cousteau's mother was Elizabeth Cousteau[11].
- Among Jacques Cousteau's spouses was Simone Melchior Cousteau[12].
- Jacques Cousteau was married to Francine Cousteau[13].
- A child of Jacques Cousteau was Philippe Cousteau[14].
- A child of Jacques Cousteau was Jean-Michel Cousteau[15].
- A child of Jacques Cousteau was Q113655319[16].
- A child of Jacques Cousteau was Q113655315[17].
- Jacques Cousteau held citizenship in France[18].
- Jacques Cousteau worked as a zoologist[4].
- Jacques Cousteau's professions included explorer[5].
- Jacques Cousteau worked as a filmmaker[6].
- Jacques Cousteau worked as an innovator[7].
- Jacques Cousteau worked as a photographer[8].
- Jacques Cousteau worked as a conservationist[19].
- Jacques Cousteau's field of work was oceanography[20].
- Jacques Cousteau held the position of museum director[21].
- Jacques Cousteau held the position of member of the Académie française[22].
- Jacques Cousteau's education included a stint at École Navale[23].
- Jacques Cousteau was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[24].
- Jacques Cousteau received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Jacques Cousteau received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[26].
- Jacques Cousteau received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1910-06-11[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1997-06-25[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: fc377109-08a7-4942-92f4-486a401b901d[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Saint-André-de-Cubzac[2], Jacques Cousteau… his father was Daniel Cousteau[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Cousteau[11].
Education
Educated at École Navale[23], an officer candidate school[33], in France[34], founded in 1827[35], headquartered in Lanvéoc[36] and Collège Stanislas de Paris[24], a school[37], in France[38], founded in 1804[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include zoologist[4], explorer[5], filmmaker[6], innovator[7], photographer[8], and conservationist[19]. Jacques Cousteau's field of work was oceanography[20]. Positions held include museum director[21], a profession[40] and member of the Académie française[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[26], a courage award[43], in France[44], founded in 1939[45]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[48], a grade of an order[49], in France[50]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[51], an award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1963[54]; and Benjamin Franklin Medal[55], a science award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1824[58].
Personal Life
Spouses include Simone Melchior Cousteau[12], an explorer[59], 1919–1990[60], of France[61] and Francine Cousteau[13], a businessperson[62], b. 1946[63], of France[64]. Children include Philippe Cousteau[14], an explorer[65], 1940–1979[66], of France[67]; Jean-Michel Cousteau[15], an explorer[68], b. 1938[69], of France[70], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[71], specialised in underwater diving[72]; Q113655319[16]; and Q113655315[17], b. 1981[73], of France[74].
Death and Burial
Jacques Cousteau died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[3].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jacques Cousteau include Jacques Cousteau Island[75], an island[76], in Mexico[77] and Parc océanique Cousteau[78], a museum[79], in France[80].
Why It Matters
Jacques Cousteau ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,810 views/month, #4,983 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
He has been cited as an influence by Stephen Hillenburg[83], a film producer[84], 1961–2018[85], of United States[86], awarded the British Academy Children's Awards[87], specialised in marine biology[88].
He is credited with the discovery of Aqua-lung[89]; SCUBA[90]; and Turbosail[91], a sail[92]. Works attributed to him include The Silent World[93], a written work[94]. Entities named for him include Jacques Cousteau Island[75], an island[76], in Mexico[77] and Parc océanique Cousteau[78], a museum[79], in France[80].
FAQs
Where was Jacques Cousteau born?
Born in Saint-André-de-Cubzac[2], Jacques Cousteau…
Where did Jacques Cousteau die?
Jacques Cousteau passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[3].
Who were Jacques Cousteau's parents?
Jacques Cousteau's father was Daniel Cousteau[10]. Jacques Cousteau's mother was Elizabeth Cousteau[11].
Who was Jacques Cousteau married to?
Jacques Cousteau's spouses include Simone Melchior Cousteau[12] and Francine Cousteau[13].
What did Jacques Cousteau do for work?
Jacques Cousteau worked as zoologist[4], explorer[5], filmmaker[6], innovator[7], and photographer[8].
Where did Jacques Cousteau go to school?
Jacques Cousteau was educated at École Navale[23] and Collège Stanislas de Paris[24].
What awards did Jacques Cousteau receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[26], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[27], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[48].
Who did Jacques Cousteau influence?
Jacques Cousteau has been cited as an influence by Stephen Hillenburg[83].
What did Jacques Cousteau discover?
Jacques Cousteau is credited as discoverer of Aqua-lung[89], SCUBA[90], and Turbosail[91].