Henri Farman

French pilot, aviator and aircraft designer and manufacturer
Person human Q22401
Henri Farman
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Henri Farman

Summary

Henri Farman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on May 26, 1874[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on July 17, 1958[5]. He worked as a sport cyclist[6], aerospace engineer[7], engineer[8], racing automobile driver[9], and aircraft pilot[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Henri Farman…
  • Born in 1st arrondissement of Paris[12], Henri Farman…
  • Henri Farman died in Paris[4].
  • Henri Farman passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[13].
  • Henri Farman was born on May 26, 1874[3].
  • Henri Farman died on July 17, 1958[5].
  • Henri Farman is buried at Passy Cemetery[14].
  • A child of Henri Farman was Q133734415[15].
  • Henri Farman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Henri Farman held citizenship in France[17].
  • Henri Farman's professions included sport cyclist[6].
  • Henri Farman's professions included aerospace engineer[7].
  • Henri Farman's professions included engineer[8].
  • Henri Farman's professions included racing automobile driver[9].
  • Henri Farman's professions included aircraft pilot[10].
  • Henri Farman's professions included businessperson[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Farman is Souvenirs et Récits contés le 28 novembre 1933[19].
  • Henri Farman received the Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[20].
  • Henri Farman is recorded as male[21].
  • Henri Farman's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Henri Farman's Commons category is recorded as Henri Farman[23].
  • Henri Farman's sport is recorded as track cycling[24].
  • Henri Farman's family name is recorded as Farman[25].
  • Henri Farman's given name is recorded as Henri[26].
  • Henri Farman's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henri Farman[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and 1st arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[31], in France[32], founded in 1860[33]. Henri Farman was born on May 26, 1874[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sport cyclist[6], aerospace engineer[7], engineer[8], racing automobile driver[9], aircraft pilot[10], and businessperson[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henri Farman is Souvenirs et Récits contés le 28 novembre 1933[19]. Things named for him include Farman Nunatak[34], a nunatak[35].

Recognition

Henri Farman received the Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[20].

Personal Life

A child of Henri Farman was Q133734415[15].

Death and Burial

Henri Farman died on July 17, 1958[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[36], in France[37], founded in -0300[38] and 16th arrondissement of Paris[13], a municipal arrondissement of France[39], in France[40], founded in 1860[41]. Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Henri Farman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include Farman Nunatak[34], a nunatak[35].

FAQs

Where was Henri Farman born?

Henri Farman was born in Paris[2].

Where did Henri Farman die?

Henri Farman passed away in Paris[4].

What did Henri Farman do for work?

Henri Farman worked as sport cyclist[6], aerospace engineer[7], engineer[8], racing automobile driver[9], and aircraft pilot[10].

What awards did Henri Farman receive?

Honors received include Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . musimem.com. musimem.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Paris, 1st arrondissement of Paris
    Sport track cycling
    Aliases
    Notable work Souvenirs et Récits contés le 28 novembre 1933
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