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Jean-Baptiste André Godin

French industrialist, writer and political theorist (1817-1888)
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Summary

Jean-Baptiste André Godin was born on January 26, 1817[1], in Esquéhéries[2]. He died on January 15, 1888[3], in Guise[4]. He worked as a politician[5], economist[6], businessperson[7], writer[8], and industrialist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (776 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Jardin d'agrément du Familistère[11]
  • Spouse: Marie Moret[12]
  • Country of citizenship: France[13]
  • Occupation: entrepreneur[14], social reformer[15]
  • Field of work: literature[16], politics[17], political theory[18], industrial enterprise[19]
  • Position held: member of the French National Assembly[20]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Jean-Baptiste André Godin[23]
  • Archives at: Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München[24]
  • Family name: Godin[25]
  • Given name: Jean-Baptiste[26]
  • Commons gallery: Jean-Baptiste André Godin[27]
  • Work location: Paris[28]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[32], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
  • Name in native language: Jean-Baptiste André Godin[35]

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste André Godin has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste André Godin born?

Jean-Baptiste André Godin was born in Esquéhéries[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste André Godin die?

Jean-Baptiste André Godin died in Guise[4].

Who was Jean-Baptiste André Godin married to?

Jean-Baptiste André Godin's spouses include Marie Moret[12].

What did Jean-Baptiste André Godin do for work?

Jean-Baptiste André Godin worked as a politician[5], economist[6], businessperson[7], writer[8], and industrialist[9].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste André Godin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].

Related Entities

Esquéhéries France Guise politics

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . familistere.com. familistere.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . mediatum.ub.tum.de. mediatum.ub.tum.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . GeneaStar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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