Abraham-Louis Breguet

Summary

Abraham-Louis Breguet is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Neuchâtel^[2]. He was born on January 10, 1747^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on September 17, 1823^[5]. He worked as a watchmaker^[6], physicist^[7], inventor^[8], engineer^[9], and businessperson^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (509 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Abraham-Louis Breguet's place of birth was Neuchâtel^[2].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet passed away in Paris^[4].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet was born on January 10, 1747^[3].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet died on September 17, 1823^[5].
• Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[12].
• Burial took place at Grave of Breguet^[13].
• A child of Abraham-Louis Breguet was Antoine-Louis Breguet^[14].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet held citizenship in Principality of Neuchâtel^[15].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet held citizenship in France^[16].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet worked as a watchmaker^[6].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet worked as a physicist^[7].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's professions included inventor^[8].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's professions included engineer^[9].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's professions included businessperson^[10].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's field of work was watchmaking^[17].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[18].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet was a member of French Academy of Sciences^[19].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's religion is recorded as reformed^[20].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet is recorded as male^[21].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's Commons category is recorded as Abraham Louis Breguet^[23].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's family name is recorded as Breguet^[24].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's given name is recorded as Abraham^[25].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's given name is recorded as Louis^[26].
• Abraham-Louis Breguet's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Abraham Louis Breguet^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Neuchâtel^[2], Abraham-Louis Breguet… he was born on January 10, 1747^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include watchmaker^[6], physicist^[7], inventor^[8], engineer^[9], and businessperson^[10]. Abraham-Louis Breguet's field of work was watchmaking^[17].

Recognition

Abraham-Louis Breguet received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[18].

Personal Life

A child of Abraham-Louis Breguet was Antoine-Louis Breguet^[14]. His religion is recorded as reformed^[20].

Death and Burial

Abraham-Louis Breguet died on September 17, 1823^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery^[12] and Grave of Breguet^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Abraham-Louis Breguet include Breguet^[28], a business^[29], in Switzerland^[30], founded in 1775^[31], headquartered in Vallée de Joux^[32].

Why It Matters

Abraham-Louis Breguet ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (509 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

He is credited with the discovery of tourbillon^[35], an invention^[36]. Entities named for him include Breguet^[28], a business^[29], in Switzerland^[30], founded in 1775^[31], headquartered in Vallée de Joux^[32].

FAQs

Where was Abraham-Louis Breguet born?

Abraham-Louis Breguet's place of birth was Neuchâtel^[2].

Where did Abraham-Louis Breguet die?

Abraham-Louis Breguet passed away in Paris^[4].

What did Abraham-Louis Breguet do for work?

Abraham-Louis Breguet worked as watchmaker^[6], physicist^[7], inventor^[8], engineer^[9], and businessperson^[10].

What awards did Abraham-Louis Breguet receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[18].

What did Abraham-Louis Breguet discover?

Abraham-Louis Breguet is credited as discoverer of tourbillon^[35].