Louis Charles Breguet
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Summary
Louis Charles Breguet was born on January 2, 1880[1], in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on May 4, 1955[3], in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4]. He worked as a military flight engineer[5], aircraft pilot[6], aerospace engineer[7], entrepreneur[8], and aviation[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (722 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], Grave of Breguet[12]
- Father: Antoine Breguet[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Occupation: engineer[15]
- Field of work: aerospace manufacturer[16], aerospace industry[17]
- Position held: president[18]
- Educated at: Supélec[19]
- Award received: Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[22], Grande médaille de l'Aéro-Club de France[23]
- Member of: Légion d'honneur D.P.L.V.[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Louis Charles Breguet[26]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[28]
- Sport: horology[29]
- Family name: Breguet[30]
- Given name: Louis[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Participant in: 1924 Summer Olympics[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
- Name in native language: Louis Charles Breguet[35]
- Sibling: Jacques Breguet[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Louis Charles Breguet include Breguet Aviation[37], an aerospace manufacturer[38], in France[39], founded in 1911[40], headquartered in Paris[41] and Breguet Glacier[42], a glacier[43].
Why It Matters
Louis Charles Breguet has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include Breguet Aviation[37], an aerospace manufacturer[38], in France[39], founded in 1911[40], headquartered in Paris[41] and Breguet Glacier[42], a glacier[43].
FAQs
Where was Louis Charles Breguet born?
Louis Charles Breguet's place of birth was 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Louis Charles Breguet die?
Louis Charles Breguet died in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4].
Who were Louis Charles Breguet's parents?
Louis Charles Breguet's father was Antoine Breguet[13].
What did Louis Charles Breguet do for work?
Louis Charles Breguet worked as a military flight engineer[5], aircraft pilot[6], aerospace engineer[7], entrepreneur[8], and aviation[9].
Where did Louis Charles Breguet go to school?
Louis Charles Breguet was educated at Supélec[19].
What awards did Louis Charles Breguet receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[22], and Grande médaille de l'Aéro-Club de France[23].