Jean-Paul Elkann

French private banker (1921-1996)
Person human Q17353173
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Jean-Paul Elkann

Summary

Jean-Paul Elkann is a human[1]. His place of birth was 9th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on December 28, 1921[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on November 23, 1996[5]. He worked as a banker[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Paul Elkann's place of birth was 9th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann was born on December 28, 1921[3].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann died on November 23, 1996[5].
  • Among Jean-Paul Elkann's spouses was Carla Ovazza[8].
  • Among Jean-Paul Elkann's spouses was Françoise Schuhl[9].
  • A child of Jean-Paul Elkann was Alain Elkann[10].
  • A child of Jean-Paul Elkann was Brigitte Elkann[11].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's professions included banker[6].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann held the position of president[13].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann was educated at Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[15].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's education included a stint at Columbia Business School[16].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann received the Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[18].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's residence is recorded as Paris[21].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's given name is recorded as Jean-Paul[22].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's relative is recorded as John Elkann[23].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's relative is recorded as Lapo Elkann[24].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's relative is recorded as Ginevra Elkann[25].
  • Jean-Paul Elkann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Paul Elkann was born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on December 28, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14], an educational facility[27], in France[28], founded in 1965[29]; Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[15], an engineering college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1864[32], headquartered in New York City[33]; and Columbia Business School[16], a business school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1916[36].

Career and Affiliations

Jean-Paul Elkann's professions included banker[6]. He held the position of president[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[37], in France[38] and Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[39], in France[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Carla Ovazza[8], 1922–2000[41], of Kingdom of Italy[42] and Françoise Schuhl[9]. Children include Alain Elkann[10], a journalist[43], b. 1950[44], of United States[45] and Brigitte Elkann[11].

Death and Burial

Jean-Paul Elkann died on November 23, 1996[5]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Paul Elkann ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Paul Elkann born?

Jean-Paul Elkann was born in 9th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-Paul Elkann die?

Jean-Paul Elkann passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who was Jean-Paul Elkann married to?

Jean-Paul Elkann's spouses include Carla Ovazza[8] and Françoise Schuhl[9].

What did Jean-Paul Elkann do for work?

Jean-Paul Elkann worked as banker[6].

Where did Jean-Paul Elkann go to school?

Jean-Paul Elkann was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14], Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science[15], and Columbia Business School[16].

What awards did Jean-Paul Elkann receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17] and Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[18].

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Residence Paris
    Place of birth 9th arrondissement of Paris
    Given name Jean-Paul
    Spouse Carla Ovazza, Françoise Schuhl
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