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Joseph-Michel Montgolfier

French inventor, older of the 18th-century Montgolfier brothers
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Joseph-Michel Montgolfier
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Summary

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was born on August 26, 1740[1], in Davézieux[2]. He died on June 26, 1810[3], in Balaruc-les-Bains[4]. He worked as an industrialist[5], inventor[6], entrepreneur[7], physicist[8], and balloonist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Pierre Montgolfier[11]
  • Mother: Anne Duret[12]
  • Country of citizenship: France[13]
  • Notable work: hot air balloon[14]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[15]
  • Member of: French Academy of Sciences[16], Société d'encouragement pour l'industrie nationale[17], Montgolfier brothers[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family: Montgolfier family[20]
  • Commons category: Joseph-Michel Montgolfier[21]
  • Family name: Montgolfier[22]
  • Given name: Joseph[23]
  • Partner in business or sport: Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier[24]
  • Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
  • Name in native language: Joseph-Michel Montgolfier[29]
  • Sibling: Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier[30]

Why It Matters

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Joseph-Michel Montgolfier born?

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was born in Davézieux[2].

Where did Joseph-Michel Montgolfier die?

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier passed away in Balaruc-les-Bains[4].

Who were Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's parents?

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's father was Pierre Montgolfier[11]. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's mother was Anne Duret[12].

What did Joseph-Michel Montgolfier do for work?

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier worked as an industrialist[5], inventor[6], entrepreneur[7], physicist[8], and balloonist[9].

What awards did Joseph-Michel Montgolfier receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Related Entities

Balaruc-les-Bains Davézieux France

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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