Norbert Rillieux

inventor and engineer (1806–1894)
Person human Q3297386
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Norbert Rillieux

Summary

Norbert Rillieux is a human[1]. Born in New Orleans[2], he… he was born on March 17, 1806[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 8, 1894[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], engineer[7], and scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New Orleans[2], Norbert Rillieux…
  • Norbert Rillieux died in Paris[4].
  • Norbert Rillieux was born on March 17, 1806[3].
  • Norbert Rillieux died on October 8, 1894[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Norbert Rillieux held citizenship in France[11].
  • Norbert Rillieux held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Norbert Rillieux's professions included inventor[6].
  • Norbert Rillieux's professions included engineer[7].
  • Norbert Rillieux's professions included scientist[8].
  • Norbert Rillieux's field of work was manufacture of sugar[13].
  • Norbert Rillieux's education included a stint at École Centrale Paris[14].
  • Norbert Rillieux received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[15].
  • Norbert Rillieux is recorded as male[16].
  • Norbert Rillieux's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Norbert Rillieux's Commons category is recorded as Norbert Rillieux[18].
  • Norbert Rillieux's family name is recorded as Rillieux[19].
  • Norbert Rillieux's given name is recorded as Norbert[20].
  • Norbert Rillieux's relative is recorded as Edgar Degas[21].
  • Norbert Rillieux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Norbert Rillieux's sibling is recorded as Victor E. Rillieux[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in New Orleans[2], Norbert Rillieux… he was born on March 17, 1806[3].

Education

Norbert Rillieux's education included a stint at École Centrale Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], engineer[7], and scientist[8]. Norbert Rillieux's field of work was manufacture of sugar[13].

Recognition

Norbert Rillieux received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Norbert Rillieux died on October 8, 1894[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Norbert Rillieux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Norbert Rillieux born?

Norbert Rillieux's place of birth was New Orleans[2].

Where did Norbert Rillieux die?

Norbert Rillieux died in Paris[4].

What did Norbert Rillieux do for work?

Norbert Rillieux worked as inventor[6], engineer[7], and scientist[8].

Where did Norbert Rillieux go to school?

Norbert Rillieux was educated at École Centrale Paris[14].

What awards did Norbert Rillieux receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Le Gaulois. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . invent.org. invent.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Journal des débats. Retrieved . gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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