Camille Polonceau

French railway systems engineer (1813-1859)
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Camille Polonceau
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Camille Polonceau

Summary

Camille Polonceau is a human[1]. He was born in Chambéry[2]. He was born on October 29, 1813[3]. He died in Viry-Châtillon[4]. He died on September 21, 1859[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], engineer[7], and railway engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chambéry[2], Camille Polonceau…
  • Camille Polonceau died in Viry-Châtillon[4].
  • Camille Polonceau was born on October 29, 1813[3].
  • Camille Polonceau died on September 21, 1859[5].
  • Camille Polonceau's father was Antoine-Rémy Polonceau[10].
  • Camille Polonceau held citizenship in France[11].
  • Camille Polonceau's professions included inventor[6].
  • Camille Polonceau's professions included engineer[7].
  • Camille Polonceau's professions included railway engineer[8].
  • Camille Polonceau held the position of director[12].
  • Camille Polonceau's education included a stint at École Centrale Paris[13].
  • Camille Polonceau received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Camille Polonceau received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Camille Polonceau received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[16].
  • Camille Polonceau was a member of Société d'encouragement pour l'industrie nationale[17].
  • Camille Polonceau is recorded as male[18].
  • Camille Polonceau's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Camille Polonceau's Commons category is recorded as Camille Polonceau[20].
  • Camille Polonceau's family name is recorded as Polonceau[21].
  • Camille Polonceau's given name is recorded as Camille[22].
  • Camille Polonceau's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[23].
  • Camille Polonceau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Camille Polonceau's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Camille Polonceau'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Camille Polonceau was born in Chambéry[2]. He was born on October 29, 1813[3]. His father was Antoine-Rémy Polonceau[10].

Education

Camille Polonceau was educated at École Centrale Paris[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], engineer[7], and railway engineer[8]. Camille Polonceau held the position of director[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[26], in France[27]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[16], an inscription[30], in France[31], founded in 1887[32].

Death and Burial

Camille Polonceau died on September 21, 1859[5]. He died in Viry-Châtillon[4].

Why It Matters

Camille Polonceau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Camille Polonceau born?

Camille Polonceau's place of birth was Chambéry[2].

Where did Camille Polonceau die?

Camille Polonceau died in Viry-Châtillon[4].

Who were Camille Polonceau's parents?

Camille Polonceau's father was Antoine-Rémy Polonceau[10].

What did Camille Polonceau do for work?

Camille Polonceau worked as inventor[6], engineer[7], and railway engineer[8].

Where did Camille Polonceau go to school?

Camille Polonceau was educated at École Centrale Paris[13].

What awards did Camille Polonceau receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . toureiffel.paris. toureiffel.paris. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . La France savante. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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