Jean-Pierre Blanchard

French inventor and aviation pioneer
Person human Q366649
Jean-Pierre Blanchard
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Jean-Pierre Blanchard

Summary

Jean-Pierre Blanchard is a human[1]. He was born in Les Andelys[2]. He was born on July 4, 1753[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 7, 1809[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and balloonist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's place of birth was Les Andelys[2].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard died in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard was born on July 4, 1753[3].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard died on March 7, 1809[5].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard was married to Sophie Blanchard[9].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's professions included inventor[6].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's professions included balloonist[7].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard received the Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[11].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard is recorded as male[12].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Pierre Blanchard[14].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[15].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's residence is recorded as Les Andelys[16].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's residence is recorded as Paris[17].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's first flight is recorded as March 2, 1784[18].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's family name is recorded as Blanchard[19].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's given name is recorded as Jean-Pierre[20].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[21].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26].
  • Jean-Pierre Blanchard's participant in is recorded as balloon[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Les Andelys[2], Jean-Pierre Blanchard… he was born on July 4, 1753[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and balloonist[7].

Recognition

Jean-Pierre Blanchard received the Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[11].

Personal Life

Among Jean-Pierre Blanchard's spouses was Sophie Blanchard[9].

Death and Burial

Jean-Pierre Blanchard died on March 7, 1809[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[15].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jean-Pierre Blanchard include Blanchard[28], a lunar crater[29] and Blanchard Glacier[30], a glacier[31].

Why It Matters

Jean-Pierre Blanchard ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Blanchard[28], a lunar crater[29] and Blanchard Glacier[30], a glacier[31].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Pierre Blanchard born?

Jean-Pierre Blanchard was born in Les Andelys[2].

Where did Jean-Pierre Blanchard die?

Jean-Pierre Blanchard died in Paris[4].

Who was Jean-Pierre Blanchard married to?

Jean-Pierre Blanchard's spouses include Sophie Blanchard[9].

What did Jean-Pierre Blanchard do for work?

Jean-Pierre Blanchard worked as inventor[6] and balloonist[7].

What awards did Jean-Pierre Blanchard receive?

Honors received include Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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