Jean-Marie Luton

French engineer (1942–2020)
Person human Q3167738
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Jean-Marie Luton

Summary

Jean-Marie Luton is a human[1]. He was born in Chamalières[2]. He was born on August 4, 1942[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 16, 2020[5]. He worked as a military flight engineer[6] and engineer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Chamalières[2], Jean-Marie Luton…
  • Jean-Marie Luton passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Marie Luton was born on August 4, 1942[3].
  • Jean-Marie Luton died on April 16, 2020[5].
  • Jean-Marie Luton held citizenship in France[8].
  • Jean-Marie Luton's professions included military flight engineer[6].
  • Jean-Marie Luton worked as an engineer[7].
  • Jean-Marie Luton held the position of Director General of the European Space Agency[9].
  • Jean-Marie Luton was educated at École polytechnique[10].
  • Jean-Marie Luton received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[11].
  • Jean-Marie Luton received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[12].
  • Jean-Marie Luton was a member of International Academy of Astronautics[13].
  • Jean-Marie Luton is recorded as male[14].
  • Jean-Marie Luton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jean-Marie Luton's family is recorded as Luton family[16].
  • Jean-Marie Luton's given name is recorded as Jean-Marie[17].
  • Jean-Marie Luton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[18].
  • Jean-Marie Luton's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-Marie Luton'}[19].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Marie Luton was born in Chamalières[2]. He was born on August 4, 1942[3].

Education

Jean-Marie Luton was educated at École polytechnique[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military flight engineer[6] and engineer[7]. Jean-Marie Luton held the position of Director General of the European Space Agency[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[11], a grade of an order[20], in France[21] and Commander of the National Order of Merit[12], a grade of an order[22], in France[23].

Death and Burial

Jean-Marie Luton died on April 16, 2020[5]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Marie Luton born?

Jean-Marie Luton's place of birth was Chamalières[2].

Where did Jean-Marie Luton die?

Jean-Marie Luton passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jean-Marie Luton do for work?

Jean-Marie Luton worked as military flight engineer[6] and engineer[7].

Where did Jean-Marie Luton go to school?

Jean-Marie Luton was educated at École polytechnique[10].

What awards did Jean-Marie Luton receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[11] and Commander of the National Order of Merit[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Q80900474. air-cosmos.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military flight engineer, engineer
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at École polytechnique
    Member of
    Place of death 15th arrondissement of Paris
    Prabook id 1307711
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