Sadi Carnot

5th president of France (1837–1894)
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Sadi Carnot

Summary

Sadi Carnot is a human[1]. Born in Limoges[2], he… he was born on August 11, 1837[3]. He passed away in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[4]. He died on June 25, 1894[5]. He worked as a politician[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and official[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,238 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Limoges[2], Sadi Carnot…
  • Sadi Carnot passed away in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[4].
  • Sadi Carnot was born on August 11, 1837[3].
  • Sadi Carnot died on June 25, 1894[5].
  • Burial took place at Panthéon[11].
  • Sadi Carnot's father was Hippolyte Carnot[12].
  • Sadi Carnot was married to Cécile Carnot[13].
  • A child of Sadi Carnot was Lazare-Hippolyte-Sadi Carnot[14].
  • A child of Sadi Carnot was Ernest Carnot[15].
  • A child of Sadi Carnot was François Carnot[16].
  • Sadi Carnot held citizenship in France[17].
  • Sadi Carnot worked as a politician[6].
  • Sadi Carnot worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • Sadi Carnot's professions included engineer[8].
  • Sadi Carnot worked as an official[9].
  • Sadi Carnot held the position of President of the French Republic[18].
  • Sadi Carnot held the position of member of the French National Assembly[19].
  • Sadi Carnot held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[20].
  • Sadi Carnot held the position of Prefect of Seine-Maritime[21].
  • Sadi Carnot was educated at Lycée Condorcet[22].
  • Sadi Carnot was educated at École polytechnique[23].
  • Sadi Carnot was educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Sadi Carnot is Carnot bridge[25].
  • Sadi Carnot received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Sadi Carnot received the Order of St. Andrew[27].

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Origins and Family

Sadi Carnot was born in Limoges[2]. He was born on August 11, 1837[3]. His father was Hippolyte Carnot[12].

Education

Educated at Lycée Condorcet[22], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1803[30]; École polytechnique[23], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Palaiseau[34]; and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[24], an engineering college[35], in France[36], founded in 1747[37], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and official[9]. Positions held include President of the French Republic[18], a position[39], in France[40]; member of the French National Assembly[19], a position[41], in France[42], founded in 1789[43]; French co-prince of Andorra[20], a position[44], in Andorra[45], founded in 1278[46]; and Prefect of Seine-Maritime[21], a position[47], in France[48].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Sadi Carnot is Carnot bridge[25]. Things named for him include Lycée Carnot[49], a lycée[50], in France[51], founded in 1869[52]; Romainville - Carnot[53], a metro station[54], in France[55]; and Carnot high school Tunis[56], a lycée[57], in Tunisia[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Order of St. Andrew[27], an order[61], in Russian Empire[62], founded in 1698[63]; Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[64], a Grand Master[65]; Royal Order of Cambodia[66], an order[67], in French Protectorate of Cambodia[68], founded in 1864[69]; Order of the Dragon of Annam[70], an order[71], in France[72], founded in 1886[73]; and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[74].

Personal Life

Sadi Carnot was married to Cécile Carnot[13]. Children include Lazare-Hippolyte-He[14], a military officer[75], 1865–1948[76], of France[77], awarded the Prix d'Académie[78]; Ernest Carnot[15], a politician[79], 1866–1955[80], of France[81], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[82]; and François Carnot[16], a politician[83], 1872–1960[84], of France[85], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[86]. He was affiliated with the Republican Left[87].

Death and Burial

Sadi Carnot died on June 25, 1894[5]. He passed away in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[4]. The cause of death was stab wound[88]. He is buried at Panthéon[11].

Why It Matters

Sadi Carnot ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,238 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]

Entities named for him include Lycée Carnot[49], a lycée[50], in France[51], founded in 1869[52]; Romainville - Carnot[53], a metro station[54], in France[55]; and Carnot high school Tunis[56], a lycée[57], in Tunisia[58].

FAQs

Where was Sadi Carnot born?

Sadi Carnot's place of birth was Limoges[2].

Where did Sadi Carnot die?

Sadi Carnot passed away in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[4].

Who were Sadi Carnot's parents?

Sadi Carnot's father was Hippolyte Carnot[12].

Who was Sadi Carnot married to?

Sadi Carnot's spouses include Cécile Carnot[13].

What did Sadi Carnot do for work?

Sadi Carnot worked as politician[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and official[9].

Where did Sadi Carnot go to school?

Sadi Carnot was educated at Lycée Condorcet[22], École polytechnique[23], and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[24].

What awards did Sadi Carnot receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], Order of St. Andrew[27], Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[64], and Royal Order of Cambodia[66].

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Limoges
    Educated at Lycée Condorcet, École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    Aliases
    Cause of death stab wound
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