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Charles Cagniard de la Tour

French physicist and imperial councillor
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Charles Cagniard de la Tour

Summary

Charles Cagniard de la Tour is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1777[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on July 5, 1859[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], military engineer[7], engineer[8], and Councillor of State[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Charles Cagniard de la Tour…
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour was born on March 31, 1777[3].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour died on July 5, 1859[5].
  • Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
  • Among Charles Cagniard de la Tour's spouses was Philippine Gracieux de Lacoste[12].
  • A child of Charles Cagniard de la Tour was Philippine Cagniard de La Tour[13].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour held citizenship in France[14].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's professions included physicist[6].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's professions included military engineer[7].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's professions included engineer[8].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's professions included Councillor of State[9].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's field of work was physics[15].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour held the position of auditor at the Conseil d'État[16].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour was educated at École polytechnique[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Cagniard de la Tour is Q114554934[18].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour received the Order of Saint Michael[19].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour was a member of Société Philomathique de Paris[21].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour was a member of French Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's noble title is recorded as baron[25].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's residence is recorded as Hôtel Séguier (Paris)[26].
  • Charles Cagniard de la Tour's family name is recorded as Cagniard[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Cagniard de la Tour's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on March 31, 1777[3].

Education

Charles Cagniard de la Tour's education included a stint at École polytechnique[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], military engineer[7], engineer[8], and Councillor of State[9]. Charles Cagniard de la Tour's field of work was physics[15]. He held the position of auditor at the Conseil d'État[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles Cagniard de la Tour is Q114554934[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Michael[19], an order of chivalry[28], in France[29], founded in 1469[30] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[31], in France[32].

Personal Life

Among Charles Cagniard de la Tour's spouses was Philippine Gracieux de Lacoste[12]. A child of him was Philippine Cagniard de La Tour[13].

Death and Burial

Charles Cagniard de la Tour died on July 5, 1859[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Charles Cagniard de la Tour has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Charles Cagniard de la Tour born?

Charles Cagniard de la Tour was born in Paris[2].

Where did Charles Cagniard de la Tour die?

Charles Cagniard de la Tour passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Charles Cagniard de la Tour married to?

Charles Cagniard de la Tour's spouses include Philippine Gracieux de Lacoste[12].

What did Charles Cagniard de la Tour do for work?

Charles Cagniard de la Tour worked as physicist[6], military engineer[7], engineer[8], and Councillor of State[9].

Where did Charles Cagniard de la Tour go to school?

Charles Cagniard de la Tour was educated at École polytechnique[17].

What awards did Charles Cagniard de la Tour receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[19] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].

Related Entities

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Geneanet. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Dictionnaire des familles françaises anciennes ou notables à la fin du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Q111287749. wikidata.org.
  10. [25] ↑ . Dictionnaire des familles françaises anciennes ou notables à la fin du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Guide dans les cimetières de Paris. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Dictionnaire des familles françaises anciennes ou notables à la fin du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . books.google.fr. books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Bulletin de la Société Philomatique de Paris. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . Geneanet. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child → Philippine Cagniard de La Tour
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