Hippolyte Fontaine

French electrical engineer (1833-1910)
Person human Q3136071
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Hippolyte Fontaine

Summary

Hippolyte Fontaine is a human[1]. He was born in Dijon[2]. He was born on April 12, 1833[3]. He passed away in Hyères[4]. He died on February 17, 1910[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hippolyte Fontaine's place of birth was Dijon[2].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine died in Hyères[4].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine was born on April 12, 1833[3].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine was born on 1833[10].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine died on February 17, 1910[5].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine died on 1910[11].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine held citizenship in France[12].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine worked as an engineer[6].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine worked as an inventor[8].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine's field of work was technique[13].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine was educated at Arts et Métiers ParisTech[14].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine is recorded as male[16].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine's Commons category is recorded as Hippolyte Fontaine[18].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine's family name is recorded as Fontaine[19].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine's given name is recorded as Hippolyte[20].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Hippolyte Fontaine's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Hippolyte Fontaine'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Hippolyte Fontaine's place of birth was Dijon[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 12, 1833[3] and 1833[10].

Education

Hippolyte Fontaine was educated at Arts et Métiers ParisTech[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8]. Hippolyte Fontaine's field of work was technique[13].

Recognition

Hippolyte Fontaine received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 17, 1910[5] and 1910[11]. Hippolyte Fontaine passed away in Hyères[4].

Why It Matters

Hippolyte Fontaine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was Hippolyte Fontaine born?

Hippolyte Fontaine's place of birth was Dijon[2].

Where did Hippolyte Fontaine die?

Hippolyte Fontaine died in Hyères[4].

What did Hippolyte Fontaine do for work?

Hippolyte Fontaine worked as engineer[6], businessperson[7], and inventor[8].

Where did Hippolyte Fontaine go to school?

Hippolyte Fontaine was educated at Arts et Métiers ParisTech[14].

What awards did Hippolyte Fontaine receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Arts et Métiers ParisTech
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