Eugène Bourdon

French clockwork maker and inventor (1808-1884)
Person human Q1374103
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Eugène Bourdon

Summary

Eugène Bourdon is a human[1]. His place of birth was former 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on April 8, 1808[3]. He died in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on September 29, 1884[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], watchmaker[7], and instrument maker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Bourdon was born in former 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Eugène Bourdon passed away in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Eugène Bourdon was born on April 8, 1808[3].
  • Eugène Bourdon was born on April 11, 1808[10].
  • Eugène Bourdon died on September 29, 1884[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Eugène Bourdon held citizenship in France[12].
  • Eugène Bourdon worked as an inventor[6].
  • Eugène Bourdon worked as a watchmaker[7].
  • Eugène Bourdon worked as an instrument maker[8].
  • Eugène Bourdon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Eugène Bourdon is recorded as male[14].
  • Eugène Bourdon's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Eugène Bourdon's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Bourdon[16].
  • Eugène Bourdon's family name is recorded as Bourdon[17].
  • Eugène Bourdon's given name is recorded as Eugène[18].
  • Eugène Bourdon's significant event is recorded as funeral[19].
  • Eugène Bourdon's work location is recorded as Paris[20].
  • Eugène Bourdon's floruit is recorded as 1851[21].
  • Eugène Bourdon's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[22].
  • Eugène Bourdon's described by source is recorded as La Nature[23].
  • Eugène Bourdon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Eugène Bourdon's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Eugène Bourdon'}[25].
  • Eugène Bourdon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Eugène Bourdon'}[26].
  • Eugène Bourdon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eugène Bourdon's place of birth was former 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 8, 1808[3] and April 11, 1808[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], watchmaker[7], and instrument maker[8].

Recognition

Eugène Bourdon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

Death and Burial

Eugène Bourdon died on September 29, 1884[5]. He died in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Eugène Bourdon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Bourdon born?

Eugène Bourdon was born in former 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Eugène Bourdon die?

Eugène Bourdon died in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Eugène Bourdon do for work?

Eugène Bourdon worked as inventor[6], watchmaker[7], and instrument maker[8].

What awards did Eugène Bourdon receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archives de Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Léonore database. www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . culture.gouv.fr. culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Archives de Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Le Figaro. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation inventor, watchmaker, instrument maker
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth former 6th arrondissement of Paris
    On focus list of wikimedia project Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject
    Instance of
    Occupation inventor, watchmaker, instrument maker
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