Henri Giffard

Summary

Henri Giffard is a human^[1]. He was born in Paris^[2]. He was born on February 8, 1825^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on April 14, 1882^[5]. He worked as an engineer^[6], inventor^[7], and balloonist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Henri Giffard was born in Paris^[2].
• Henri Giffard died in Paris^[4].
• Henri Giffard was born on February 8, 1825^[3].
• Henri Giffard died on April 14, 1882^[5].
• Henri Giffard is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[10].
• Henri Giffard held citizenship in France^[11].
• Henri Giffard's professions included engineer^[6].
• Henri Giffard's professions included inventor^[7].
• Henri Giffard's professions included balloonist^[8].
• Henri Giffard received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[12].
• Henri Giffard received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower^[13].
• Henri Giffard is recorded as male^[14].
• Henri Giffard's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Henri Giffard's Commons category is recorded as Henri Giffard^[16].
• The cause of death was asphyxia^[17].
• Henri Giffard's family name is recorded as Giffard^[18].
• Henri Giffard's given name is recorded as Henri^[19].
• Henri Giffard's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henri Giffard^[20].
• Henri Giffard's Commons gallery is recorded as Henri Giffard^[21].
• Henri Giffard's medical condition is recorded as blindness^[22].
• Henri Giffard's manner of death is recorded as suicide^[23].
• Henri Giffard's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)^[24].
• Henri Giffard's described by source is recorded as Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)^[25].
• Henri Giffard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[26].
• Henri Giffard's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Henri Giffard'}^[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri Giffard was born in Paris^[2]. He was born on February 8, 1825^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer^[6], inventor^[7], and balloonist^[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[12], a grade of an order^[28], in France^[29] and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower^[13], an inscription^[30], in France^[31], founded in 1887^[32].

Death and Burial

Henri Giffard died on April 14, 1882^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. The cause of death was asphyxia^[17]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henri Giffard include Giffard Cove^[33], a cove^[34].

Why It Matters

Henri Giffard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

Entities named for him include Giffard Cove^[33], a cove^[34].

FAQs

Where was Henri Giffard born?

Henri Giffard was born in Paris^[2].

Where did Henri Giffard die?

Henri Giffard passed away in Paris^[4].

What did Henri Giffard do for work?

Henri Giffard worked as engineer^[6], inventor^[7], and balloonist^[8].

What awards did Henri Giffard receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[12] and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower^[13].