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Joseph-Michel Montgolfier

French inventor, older of the 18th-century Montgolfier brothers
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Joseph-Michel Montgolfier
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Joseph-Michel Montgolfier

Summary

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier is a human[1]. Born in Davézieux[2], he… he was born on August 26, 1740[3]. He died in Balaruc-les-Bains[4]. He died on June 26, 1810[5]. He worked as an industrialist[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was born in Davézieux[2].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier passed away in Balaruc-les-Bains[4].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was born on August 26, 1740[3].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier died on June 26, 1810[5].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's father was Pierre Montgolfier[9].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's mother was Anne Duret[10].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier held citizenship in France[11].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier worked as an industrialist[6].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier worked as an inventor[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph-Michel Montgolfier is hot air balloon[12].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was a member of French Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was a member of Société d'encouragement pour l'industrie nationale[15].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier is recorded as male[16].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's family is recorded as Montgolfier family[18].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier is part of Montgolfier brothers[19].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's Commons category is recorded as Joseph-Michel Montgolfier[20].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's given name is recorded as Joseph[21].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's partner in business or sport is recorded as Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier[22].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Joseph-Michel Montgolfier'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was born in Davézieux[2]. He was born on August 26, 1740[3]. His father was Pierre Montgolfier[9]. His mother was Anne Duret[10].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph-Michel Montgolfier is hot air balloon[12].

Recognition

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

Death and Burial

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier died on June 26, 1810[5]. He passed away in Balaruc-les-Bains[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Joseph-Michel Montgolfier born?

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was born in Davézieux[2].

Where did Joseph-Michel Montgolfier die?

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier passed away in Balaruc-les-Bains[4].

Who were Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's parents?

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's father was Pierre Montgolfier[9]. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier's mother was Anne Duret[10].

What did Joseph-Michel Montgolfier do for work?

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier worked as industrialist[6] and inventor[7].

What awards did Joseph-Michel Montgolfier receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

Related Entities

Balaruc-les-Bains Davézieux France

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Davézieux
    Aliases → —
    Described by source → Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia
    Notable work → hot air balloon
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