Jean Kérisel

French engineer (1908–2005)
Person human Q503754
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Jean Kérisel

Summary

Jean Kérisel is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Brieuc[2]. He was born on November 18, 1908[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 22, 2005[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6] and anthropologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean Kérisel's place of birth was Saint-Brieuc[2].
  • Jean Kérisel died in Paris[4].
  • Jean Kérisel was born on November 18, 1908[3].
  • Jean Kérisel died on January 22, 2005[5].
  • Jean Kérisel held citizenship in France[9].
  • Jean Kérisel's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • Jean Kérisel's professions included anthropologist[7].
  • Jean Kérisel's education included a stint at École polytechnique[10].
  • Jean Kérisel's education included a stint at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Kérisel is Q111037988[12].
  • Jean Kérisel received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Jean Kérisel was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Jean Kérisel is recorded as male[15].
  • Jean Kérisel's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jean Kérisel's given name is recorded as Jean[17].
  • Jean Kérisel's relative is recorded as Albert Caquot[18].
  • Jean Kérisel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[19].
  • Jean Kérisel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean Kerisel'}[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Brieuc[2], Jean Kérisel… he was born on November 18, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[10], a grande école[21], in France[22], founded in 1794[23], headquartered in Palaiseau[24] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[11], an engineering college[25], in France[26], founded in 1747[27], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6] and anthropologist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Kérisel is Q111037988[12].

Recognition

Jean Kérisel received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[13].

Death and Burial

Jean Kérisel died on January 22, 2005[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Kérisel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jean Kérisel born?

Jean Kérisel's place of birth was Saint-Brieuc[2].

Where did Jean Kérisel die?

Jean Kérisel died in Paris[4].

What did Jean Kérisel do for work?

Jean Kérisel worked as civil engineer[6] and anthropologist[7].

Where did Jean Kérisel go to school?

Jean Kérisel was educated at École polytechnique[10] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[11].

What awards did Jean Kérisel receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation civil engineer, anthropologist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Birth name Jean Léhuérou-Kérisel
    Instance of human
    Member of
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981058611705106706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257571|batch #257571]]"
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