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Jean-Pierre Wimille

French racing driver (1908–1949)
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Jean-Pierre Wimille
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Jean-Pierre Wimille

Summary

Jean-Pierre Wimille is a human[1]. His place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on February 26, 1908[3]. He died in Buenos Aires[4]. He died on January 28, 1949[5]. He worked as a racing automobile driver[6], racing driver[7], French resistance fighter[8], and SOE agent[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Pierre Wimille was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille died in Buenos Aires[4].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille was born on February 26, 1908[3].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille died on January 28, 1949[5].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille is buried at Passy Cemetery[11].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille was married to Christiane de la Fressange[12].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's professions included racing automobile driver[6].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's professions included racing driver[7].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's professions included French resistance fighter[8].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's professions included SOE agent[9].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille received the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille is recorded as male[15].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Pierre Wimille[17].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's sport is recorded as auto racing[18].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's family name is recorded as Wimille[19].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's given name is recorded as Jean-Pierre[20].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's participant in is recorded as 24 Hours of Le Mans[21].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Jean-Pierre Wimille's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-Pierre Wimille'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Pierre Wimille was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on February 26, 1908[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include racing automobile driver[6], racing driver[7], French resistance fighter[8], and SOE agent[9].

Recognition

Jean-Pierre Wimille received the Legion of Honour[14].

Personal Life

Among Jean-Pierre Wimille's spouses was Christiane de la Fressange[12].

Death and Burial

Jean-Pierre Wimille died on January 28, 1949[5]. He passed away in Buenos Aires[4]. Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jean-Pierre Wimille ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Pierre Wimille born?

Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean-Pierre Wimille…

Where did Jean-Pierre Wimille die?

Jean-Pierre Wimille died in Buenos Aires[4].

Who was Jean-Pierre Wimille married to?

Jean-Pierre Wimille's spouses include Christiane de la Fressange[12].

What did Jean-Pierre Wimille do for work?

Jean-Pierre Wimille worked as racing automobile driver[6], racing driver[7], French resistance fighter[8], and SOE agent[9].

What awards did Jean-Pierre Wimille receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[14].

Related Entities

France

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. 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.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · LBaratte · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sport → auto racing
    Participant in → 24 Hours of Le Mans
    Mémoire des hommes id → m005a2911a903fdc
    Country of citizenship → France
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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