Jean Piccard
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Summary
Jean Piccard was born on January 28, 1884[1], in Basel[2]. He died on January 28, 1963[3], in Minneapolis[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], engineer[6], balloonist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (586 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Jules Piccard[11]
- Spouse: Jeannette Piccard[12]
- Child: Don Piccard[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14], Switzerland[15]
- Employer: University of Chicago[16], University of Minnesota[17]
- Educated at: University of Lausanne[18]
- Award received: honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[19], International Space Hall of Fame[20]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Jean Piccard[23]
- Family name: Piccard[24]
- Given name: Jean[25]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Lutry[26]
- Sibling: Auguste Piccard[27]
- P14536: 391506[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Piccard include Jean-Luc Picard[29], a human from Star Trek[30].
Why It Matters
Jean Piccard has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Jean-Luc Picard[29], a human from Star Trek[30].
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[11].
Who was Jean Piccard married to?
Jean Piccard's spouses include Jeannette Piccard[12].
What did Jean Piccard do for work?
Jean Piccard worked as a chemist[5], engineer[6], balloonist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Jean Piccard go to school?
Jean Piccard was educated at University of Lausanne[18].
What awards did Jean Piccard receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[19] and International Space Hall of Fame[20].