Auguste Rateau

French engineer (1863-1930)
Person human Q766958
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Auguste Rateau

Summary

Auguste Rateau is a human[1]. Born in Royan[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1863[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on January 13, 1930[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Royan[2], Auguste Rateau…
  • Auguste Rateau passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Auguste Rateau was born on October 13, 1863[3].
  • Auguste Rateau died on January 13, 1930[5].
  • Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[11].
  • Auguste Rateau held citizenship in France[12].
  • Auguste Rateau's professions included inventor[6].
  • Auguste Rateau's professions included engineer[7].
  • Auguste Rateau's professions included politician[8].
  • Auguste Rateau worked as a teacher[9].
  • Auguste Rateau held the position of Mayor of Royan[13].
  • Auguste Rateau held the position of president[14].
  • Auguste Rateau held the position of president[15].
  • Auguste Rateau held the position of board member[16].
  • Auguste Rateau held the position of Chargé de mission[17].
  • Among Auguste Rateau's employers was École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne[18].
  • Among Auguste Rateau's employers was Sautter-Harlé[19].
  • Auguste Rateau was employed by Mines ParisTech[20].
  • Auguste Rateau was employed by Ministry of the Armed Forces[21].
  • Auguste Rateau was employed by École spéciale des travaux publics, du bâtiment et de l'industrie[22].
  • Auguste Rateau's education included a stint at École polytechnique[23].
  • Auguste Rateau was educated at Mines ParisTech[24].
  • A notable student of Auguste Rateau was Amédée Fayol[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Auguste Rateau is steam turbine[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Auguste Rateau is turbocharger[27].

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Origins and Family

Auguste Rateau's place of birth was Royan[2]. He was born on October 13, 1863[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[23], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31] and Mines ParisTech[24], an engineering college[32], in France[33], founded in 1783[34], headquartered in Hôtel de Vendôme[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and teacher[9]. Employers include École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne[18], a grande école[36], in France[37], founded in 1816[38]; Sautter-Harlé[19], an automobile manufacturer[39], in France[40], founded in 1852[41], headquartered in avenue de Suffren[42]; Mines ParisTech[20], an engineering college[43], in France[44], founded in 1783[45], headquartered in Hôtel de Vendôme[46]; Ministry of the Armed Forces[21], a ministry[47], in France[48], founded in 1589[49], headquartered in Hôtel de Brienne[50]; and École spéciale des travaux publics, du bâtiment et de l'industrie[22], a grande école[51], in France[52], founded in 1891[53], headquartered in Cachan[54]. Positions held include Mayor of Royan[13]; president[14], a corporate title[55]; board member[16], a position[56]; and Chargé de mission[17], a position[57]. A notable student of Auguste Rateau was Amédée Fayol[25].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include steam turbine[26] and turbocharger[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[58], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Poncelet Prize[61], an award[62], in France[63], founded in 1868[64]; honorary doctor of the University of Birmingham[65], an award[66], in United Kingdom[67]; Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[68], an award[69], in Belgium[70], founded in 1835[71]; honorary doctor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison[72], an award[73], in United States[74]; and Fourneyron prize[75], a science award[76], in France[77], founded in 1868[78].

Death and Burial

Auguste Rateau died on January 13, 1930[5]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He is buried at Passy Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Auguste Rateau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

FAQs

Where was Auguste Rateau born?

Auguste Rateau's place of birth was Royan[2].

Where did Auguste Rateau die?

Auguste Rateau died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Auguste Rateau do for work?

Auguste Rateau worked as inventor[6], engineer[7], politician[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Auguste Rateau go to school?

Auguste Rateau was educated at École polytechnique[23] and Mines ParisTech[24].

What awards did Auguste Rateau receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[58], Poncelet Prize[61], honorary doctor of the University of Birmingham[65], and Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[68].

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