Marc Birkigt

Swiss mechanical engineer and entrepreneur (1878-1953)
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Marc Birkigt
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Marc Birkigt

Summary

Marc Birkigt is a human[1]. Born in Geneva[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1878[3]. He died in Versoix[4]. He died on March 15, 1953[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Marc Birkigt's place of birth was Geneva[2].
  • Marc Birkigt passed away in Versoix[4].
  • Marc Birkigt was born on March 8, 1878[3].
  • Marc Birkigt died on March 15, 1953[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Versoix[9].
  • Marc Birkigt held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Marc Birkigt worked as an engineer[6].
  • Marc Birkigt's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Marc Birkigt received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11].
  • Marc Birkigt received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Marc Birkigt received the Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[13].
  • Marc Birkigt received the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[14].
  • Marc Birkigt's religion is recorded as reformed[15].
  • Marc Birkigt is recorded as male[16].
  • Marc Birkigt's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Marc Birkigt's Commons category is recorded as Marc Birkigt[18].
  • Marc Birkigt's family name is recorded as Birkigt[19].
  • Marc Birkigt's given name is recorded as Marc[20].
  • Marc Birkigt's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Geneva[21].
  • Marc Birkigt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Marc Birkigt's has works in the collection is recorded as Cité de l'Automobile[23].
  • Marc Birkigt's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

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Origins and Family

Marc Birkigt's place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on March 8, 1878[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and businessperson[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], a grade of an order[25], in France[26]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[27], in France[28]; Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[13], a grade of an order[29], in Spain[30]; and honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[14], an award[31], in Switzerland[32].

Personal Life

Marc Birkigt's religion is recorded as reformed[15].

Death and Burial

Marc Birkigt died on March 15, 1953[5]. He died in Versoix[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Versoix[9].

Why It Matters

Marc Birkigt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Marc Birkigt born?

Marc Birkigt's place of birth was Geneva[2].

Where did Marc Birkigt die?

Marc Birkigt passed away in Versoix[4].

What did Marc Birkigt do for work?

Marc Birkigt worked as engineer[6] and businessperson[7].

What awards did Marc Birkigt receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], Commander of the Legion of Honour[12], Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[13], and honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Geneva cemeteries – history and guide. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Municipal affiliation of a swiss national Geneva
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    Given name Marc
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