André Coyne

French civil engineer specialized in dam design and construction (1891-1960)
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André Coyne

Summary

André Coyne is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on +1891-02-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on +1960-07-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], engineer[7], inventor[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • André Coyne's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • André Coyne passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • André Coyne was born on +1891-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • André Coyne died on +1960-07-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • André Coyne held citizenship in France[11].
  • André Coyne worked as a civil engineer[6].
  • André Coyne's professions included engineer[7].
  • André Coyne worked as an inventor[8].
  • André Coyne worked as a university teacher[9].
  • André Coyne held the position of director[12].
  • Among André Coyne's employers was French lighthouses and sea-marks service[13].
  • André Coyne was employed by Coyne et Bellier[14].
  • André Coyne was employed by École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[15].
  • Among André Coyne's employers was Port of Brest[16].
  • André Coyne's education included a stint at École polytechnique[17].
  • André Coyne's education included a stint at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[18].
  • A notable work attributed to André Coyne is Coyne et Bellier[19].
  • A notable work attributed to André Coyne is vibrating wire[20].
  • André Coyne received the Caméré prize[21].
  • André Coyne received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • André Coyne received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23].
  • André Coyne received the Distinguished Flying Cross[24].
  • André Coyne was a member of International Commission on Large Dams[25].
  • André Coyne was influenced by Eugène Freyssinet[26].
  • André Coyne is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

André Coyne was born in Paris[2]. He was born on +1891-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[17], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[18], an engineering college[32], in France[33], founded in 1747[34], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], engineer[7], inventor[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include French lighthouses and sea-marks service[13], an organization[36], in France[37], founded in 1806[38]; Coyne et Bellier[14], a business[39], founded in 1947[40], headquartered in Gennevilliers[41]; École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[15], an engineering college[42], in France[43], founded in 1747[44], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[45]; and Port of Brest[16], a seaport[46], in France[47]. André Coyne held the position of director[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Coyne et Bellier[19], a business[48], founded in 1947[49], headquartered in Gennevilliers[50] and vibrating wire[20], a sensor[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Caméré prize[21], a science award[52], in France[53], founded in 1907[54]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23], a courage award[57], in France[58], founded in 1915[59]; and Distinguished Flying Cross[24], a courage award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1926[62].

Death and Burial

André Coyne died on +1960-07-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Why It Matters

André Coyne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was André Coyne born?

Born in Paris[2], André Coyne…

Where did André Coyne die?

André Coyne passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did André Coyne do for work?

André Coyne worked as civil engineer[6], engineer[7], inventor[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did André Coyne go to school?

André Coyne was educated at École polytechnique[17] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[18].

What awards did André Coyne receive?

Honors received include Caméré prize[21], Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[23], and Distinguished Flying Cross[24].

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  25. [20] . journals.openedition.org. journals.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  35. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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