Jean Piccard
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Jean Piccard
Summary
Jean Piccard is a human[1]. Born in Basel[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1884[3]. He passed away in Minneapolis[4]. He died on January 28, 1963[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], engineer[7], balloonist[8], aircraft pilot[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Basel[2], Jean Piccard…
- Jean Piccard died in Minneapolis[4].
- Jean Piccard was born on January 28, 1884[3].
- Jean Piccard died on January 28, 1963[5].
- Jean Piccard's father was Jules Piccard[12].
- Among Jean Piccard's spouses was Jeannette Piccard[13].
- A child of Jean Piccard was Don Piccard[14].
- Jean Piccard held citizenship in United States[15].
- Jean Piccard held citizenship in Switzerland[16].
- Jean Piccard's professions included chemist[6].
- Jean Piccard worked as an engineer[7].
- Jean Piccard worked as a balloonist[8].
- Jean Piccard's professions included aircraft pilot[9].
- Jean Piccard worked as a university teacher[10].
- Jean Piccard was employed by University of Chicago[17].
- Among Jean Piccard's employers was University of Minnesota[18].
- Jean Piccard's education included a stint at University of Lausanne[19].
- Jean Piccard received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[20].
- Jean Piccard received the International Space Hall of Fame[21].
- Jean Piccard's religion is recorded as reformed[22].
- Jean Piccard is recorded as male[23].
- Jean Piccard's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Jean Piccard's Commons category is recorded as Jean Piccard[25].
- Jean Piccard's family name is recorded as Piccard[26].
- Jean Piccard's given name is recorded as Jean[27].
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Origins and Family
Jean Piccard was born in Basel[2]. He was born on January 28, 1884[3]. His father was Jules Piccard[12].
Education
Jean Piccard's education included a stint at University of Lausanne[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], engineer[7], balloonist[8], aircraft pilot[9], and university teacher[10]. Employers include University of Chicago[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and University of Minnesota[18], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1851[34], headquartered in Minneapolis[35].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[20], an award[36], in France[37] and International Space Hall of Fame[21], a hall of fame[38], in United States[39], founded in 1976[40].
Personal Life
Among Jean Piccard's spouses was Jeannette Piccard[13]. A child of him was Don Piccard[14]. His religion is recorded as reformed[22].
Death and Burial
Jean Piccard died on January 28, 1963[5]. He passed away in Minneapolis[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Piccard include Jean-Luc Picard[41], a human from Star Trek[42].
Why It Matters
Jean Piccard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Jean-Luc Picard[41], a human from Star Trek[42].
FAQs
Where was Jean Piccard born?
Jean Piccard was born in Basel[2].
Where did Jean Piccard die?
Jean Piccard died in Minneapolis[4].
Who were Jean Piccard's parents?
Jean Piccard's father was Jules Piccard[12].
Who was Jean Piccard married to?
Jean Piccard's spouses include Jeannette Piccard[13].
What did Jean Piccard do for work?
Jean Piccard worked as chemist[6], engineer[7], balloonist[8], aircraft pilot[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Jean Piccard go to school?
Jean Piccard was educated at University of Lausanne[19].
What awards did Jean Piccard receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[20] and International Space Hall of Fame[21].