Georges Forestier

French engineer (1838-1905)
Person human Q3102720
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Summary

Georges Forestier is a human[1]. He was born in Saintes[2]. He was born on September 7, 1838[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 5, 1905[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads[7].

Key Facts

  • Georges Forestier's place of birth was Saintes[2].
  • Georges Forestier passed away in Paris[4].
  • Georges Forestier was born on September 7, 1838[3].
  • Georges Forestier died on April 5, 1905[5].
  • Georges Forestier's father was Auguste Forestier[8].
  • Georges Forestier held citizenship in France[9].
  • Georges Forestier worked as an engineer[6].
  • Georges Forestier worked as an engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads[7].
  • Georges Forestier held the position of president[10].
  • Georges Forestier held the position of Q65499701[11].
  • Georges Forestier's education included a stint at École polytechnique[12].
  • Georges Forestier's education included a stint at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[13].
  • Georges Forestier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Georges Forestier received the officier d'académie[15].
  • Georges Forestier received the Commander of the Royal Order of Cambodia[16].
  • Georges Forestier received the Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[17].
  • Georges Forestier is recorded as male[18].
  • Georges Forestier's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Georges Forestier's family name is recorded as Forestier[20].
  • Georges Forestier's given name is recorded as Georges[21].
  • Georges Forestier's relative is recorded as Jules Dingler[22].
  • Georges Forestier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Georges Forestier's name in native language is recorded as Georges Forestier[24].
  • Georges Forestier's owner of is recorded as Q78657665[25].
  • Georges Forestier's height is recorded as {'unit': 'http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11573', 'amount': '+1.709'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Georges Forestier's place of birth was Saintes[2]. He was born on September 7, 1838[3]. His father was Auguste Forestier[8].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[12], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in Palaiseau[30] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[13], an engineering college[31], in France[32], founded in 1747[33], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads[7]. Positions held include president[10], a corporate title[35] and Q65499701[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; officier d'académie[15], a class of award[38], in France[39], founded in 1808[40]; Commander of the Royal Order of Cambodia[16]; and Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[17], a grade of an order[41], in Beylik of Tunis[42], founded in 1843[43].

Death and Burial

Georges Forestier died on April 5, 1905[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Georges Forestier born?

Born in Saintes[2].

Where did Georges Forestier die?

Georges Forestier died in Paris[4].

Who were Georges Forestier's parents?

Georges Forestier's father was Auguste Forestier[8].

What did Georges Forestier do for work?

Georges Forestier worked as engineer[6] and engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads[7].

Where did Georges Forestier go to school?

Georges Forestier was educated at École polytechnique[12] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[13].

What awards did Georges Forestier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], officier d'académie[15], Commander of the Royal Order of Cambodia[16], and Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . 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
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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