Bernard Citroën

French engineer (1917-2002)
Person human Q2897690
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Bernard Citroën

Summary

Bernard Citroën is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on +1917-06-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +2002-08-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and industrialist[7].

Key Facts

  • Bernard Citroën's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Bernard Citroën passed away in Paris[4].
  • Bernard Citroën was born on +1917-06-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bernard Citroën died on +2002-08-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Bernard Citroën's father was André Citroën[8].
  • Bernard Citroën's mother was Georgina Bingen[9].
  • Bernard Citroën held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Bernard Citroën's native language[11].
  • Bernard Citroën's professions included engineer[6].
  • Bernard Citroën's professions included industrialist[7].
  • Bernard Citroën's education included a stint at École polytechnique[12].
  • Bernard Citroën's education included a stint at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[13].
  • Bernard Citroën was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[14].
  • Bernard Citroën was educated at IFP School[15].
  • Bernard Citroën received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Bernard Citroën received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[17].
  • Bernard Citroën received the Escapees' Medal[18].
  • Bernard Citroën is recorded as male[19].
  • Bernard Citroën's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Bernard Citroën's ISNI is recorded as 0000000002068595[21].
  • Bernard Citroën's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 44418249[22].
  • Bernard Citroën's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12597204s[23].
  • Bernard Citroën's IdRef ID is recorded as 026789639[24].
  • Bernard Citroën's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA15354186[25].
  • Bernard Citroën's Commons category is recorded as Bernard-Maxime Citroën[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Bernard Citroën… he was born on +1917-06-04T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was André Citroën[8]. His mother was Georgina Bingen[9]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[12], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in Palaiseau[30]; Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[13], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33]; Lycée Saint-Louis[14], an educational facility[34], in France[35], founded in 1965[36]; and IFP School[15], a grande école[37], in France[38], founded in 1954[39], headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and industrialist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[17], a courage award[43], in France[44], founded in 1939[45]; and Escapees' Medal[18], a medallion[46], in France[47], founded in 1926[48].

Death and Burial

Bernard Citroën died on +2002-08-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Bernard Citroën born?

Bernard Citroën's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Bernard Citroën die?

Bernard Citroën died in Paris[4].

Who were Bernard Citroën's parents?

Bernard Citroën's father was André Citroën[8]. Bernard Citroën's mother was Georgina Bingen[9].

What did Bernard Citroën do for work?

Bernard Citroën worked as engineer[6] and industrialist[7].

Where did Bernard Citroën go to school?

Bernard Citroën was educated at École polytechnique[12], Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[13], Lycée Saint-Louis[14], and IFP School[15].

What awards did Bernard Citroën receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[17], and Escapees' Medal[18].

References

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  19. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Who's Who in France. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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