Joseph Marie Jacquard
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Summary
Joseph Marie Jacquard was born on July 7, 1752[1], in Lyon[2]. He died on August 7, 1834[3], in Oullins[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], weaver[6], merchant[7], engineer[8], and silk weaver[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,350 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery of Oullins[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Notable work: Jacquard loom[13], punched card[14]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Joseph Marie Jacquard[17]
- Family name: Jacquard[18]
- Given name: Joseph-Marie[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joseph Marie Jacquard[20]
- Commons gallery: Joseph Marie Jacquard[21]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], The New Student's Reference Work[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Birth name: Joseph Marie Charles Jacquard[28]
- Name in native language: Joseph Marie Jacquard[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[30], Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph Marie Jacquard include Jacquard loom[32], founded in 1801[33].
Why It Matters
Joseph Marie Jacquard has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of Jacquard loom[36], founded in 1801[37]. Entities named for him include Jacquard loom[32], founded in 1801[33].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Marie Jacquard born?
Joseph Marie Jacquard was born in Lyon[2].
Where did Joseph Marie Jacquard die?
Joseph Marie Jacquard died in Oullins[4].
What did Joseph Marie Jacquard do for work?
Joseph Marie Jacquard worked as an inventor[5], weaver[6], merchant[7], engineer[8], and silk weaver[9].
What awards did Joseph Marie Jacquard receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
What did Joseph Marie Jacquard discover?
Joseph Marie Jacquard is credited as discoverer of Jacquard loom[36].