Jean-Augustin Barral

French agronomist and balloonist (1819–1884)
Person human Q680944
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Jean-Augustin Barral

Summary

Jean-Augustin Barral is a human[1]. His place of birth was Metz[2]. He was born on January 31, 1819[3]. He passed away in Fontenay-sous-Bois[4]. He died on September 10, 1884[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], balloonist[7], and agronomist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Augustin Barral's place of birth was Metz[2].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral passed away in Fontenay-sous-Bois[4].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral was born on January 31, 1819[3].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral died on September 10, 1884[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral worked as a chemist[6].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's professions included balloonist[7].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral worked as an agronomist[8].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's field of work was chemistry[12].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's education included a stint at École polytechnique[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Augustin Barral is nicotine[14].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[15].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral is recorded as male[16].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Augustin Barral[18].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's family name is recorded as Barral[19].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's given name is recorded as Jean-Augustin[20].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jean Augustin Barral[24].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-Augustin Barral'}[25].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's writing language is recorded as French[26].
  • Jean-Augustin Barral's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Metz[2], Jean-Augustin Barral… he was born on January 31, 1819[3].

Education

Jean-Augustin Barral's education included a stint at École polytechnique[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], balloonist[7], and agronomist[8]. Jean-Augustin Barral's field of work was chemistry[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean-Augustin Barral is nicotine[14].

Recognition

Jean-Augustin Barral received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[15].

Death and Burial

Jean-Augustin Barral died on September 10, 1884[5]. He passed away in Fontenay-sous-Bois[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jean-Augustin Barral has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Augustin Barral born?

Born in Metz[2], Jean-Augustin Barral…

Where did Jean-Augustin Barral die?

Jean-Augustin Barral died in Fontenay-sous-Bois[4].

What did Jean-Augustin Barral do for work?

Jean-Augustin Barral worked as chemist[6], balloonist[7], and agronomist[8].

Where did Jean-Augustin Barral go to school?

Jean-Augustin Barral was educated at École polytechnique[13].

What awards did Jean-Augustin Barral receive?

Honors received include 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . toureiffel.paris. toureiffel.paris. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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