Charles Faroux

French engineer, carom billiards player and multiple world champion (1872–1957)
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Charles Faroux

Summary

Charles Faroux is a human[1]. His place of birth was Noyon[2]. He was born on December 20, 1872[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on February 9, 1957[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], journalist[7], racing automobile driver[8], and cue sports player[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Faroux's place of birth was Noyon[2].
  • Charles Faroux died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Charles Faroux was born on December 20, 1872[3].
  • Charles Faroux died on February 9, 1957[5].
  • Charles Faroux held citizenship in France[11].
  • Charles Faroux's professions included engineer[6].
  • Charles Faroux worked as a journalist[7].
  • Charles Faroux's professions included racing automobile driver[8].
  • Charles Faroux worked as a cue sports player[9].
  • Charles Faroux held the position of chairperson[12].
  • Charles Faroux's education included a stint at École polytechnique[13].
  • Charles Faroux received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Charles Faroux is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles Faroux's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Charles Faroux's founder is recorded as 24 Hours of Le Mans[17].
  • Charles Faroux's Commons category is recorded as Charles Faroux[18].
  • Charles Faroux's sport is recorded as auto racing[19].
  • Charles Faroux's family name is recorded as Faroux[20].
  • Charles Faroux's given name is recorded as Charles[21].
  • Charles Faroux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Charles Faroux's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Faroux'}[23].
  • Charles Faroux's competition won is recorded as 1912 Balkline 45.2 World Championship[24].
  • Charles Faroux's competition won is recorded as 1919 Balkline 45.2 World Championship[25].
  • Charles Faroux's has written for is recorded as La Vie au grand air[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Faroux was born in Noyon[2]. He was born on December 20, 1872[3].

Education

Charles Faroux's education included a stint at École polytechnique[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], journalist[7], racing automobile driver[8], and cue sports player[9]. Charles Faroux held the position of chairperson[12].

Recognition

Charles Faroux received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

Death and Burial

Charles Faroux died on February 9, 1957[5]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Faroux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Charles Faroux born?

Charles Faroux was born in Noyon[2].

Where did Charles Faroux die?

Charles Faroux died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Charles Faroux do for work?

Charles Faroux worked as engineer[6], journalist[7], racing automobile driver[8], and cue sports player[9].

Where did Charles Faroux go to school?

Charles Faroux was educated at École polytechnique[13].

What awards did Charles Faroux receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Médias 19. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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