Jules-Albert de Dion

French automotive pioneer (1856-1946)
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Jules-Albert de Dion
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Jules-Albert de Dion

Summary

Jules-Albert de Dion is a human[1]. Born in Nantes[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1856[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on August 19, 1946[5]. He worked as a politician[6], racing automobile driver[7], industrialist[8], automotive engineer[9], and entrepreneur[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jules-Albert de Dion was born in Nantes[2].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion died in Paris[12].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion was born on March 9, 1856[3].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion was born on March 10, 1856[13].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion died on August 19, 1946[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's mother was Laure Félicité Cossin[15].
  • Among Jules-Albert de Dion's spouses was Valentine Bouillant[16].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Jules-Albert de Dion's native language[18].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's professions included politician[6].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's professions included racing automobile driver[7].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion worked as an industrialist[8].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's professions included automotive engineer[9].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion worked as an entrepreneur[10].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's field of work was automotive industry[19].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's field of work was steam engine[20].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's field of work was motor vehicle[21].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's field of work was road vehicle[22].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's field of work was Q112212626[23].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion's field of work was history of technology[24].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion held the position of Q61268395[25].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion held the position of Q61268452[26].
  • Jules-Albert de Dion held the position of conseiller général de la Loire-Atlantique[27].

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Origins and Family

Jules-Albert de Dion was born in Nantes[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 9, 1856[3] and March 10, 1856[13]. His mother was Laure Félicité Cossin[15]. French was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], racing automobile driver[7], industrialist[8], automotive engineer[9], and entrepreneur[10]. Fields of work include automotive industry[19], an economic activity[28], founded in 1893[29]; steam engine[20], an engineering term[30]; motor vehicle[21], a mode of transport[31]; road vehicle[22]; Q112212626[23]; and history of technology[24], an aspect of history[32]. Positions held include Q61268395[25]; Q61268452[26]; conseiller général de la Loire-Atlantique[27]; president[33], a corporate title[34]; and co-founder[35], a corporate title[36].

Recognition

Jules-Albert de Dion received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[37].

Personal Life

Among Jules-Albert de Dion's spouses was Valentine Bouillant[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[38]. Political affiliations include Republican Federation[39], a political party[40], in France[41], founded in 1903[42], headquartered in Paris[43] and Republican Independents[44], a parliamentary group of the French National Assembly[45], in France[46].

Death and Burial

Jules-Albert de Dion died on August 19, 1946[5]. Recorded place of death include 16th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[47], in France[48], founded in 1860[49] and Paris[12], a commune of France[50], in France[51], founded in -0300[52]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jules-Albert de Dion include De Dion tube[53], an axle[54] and Dion Islands[55], an island group[56].

Why It Matters

Jules-Albert de Dion ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include De Dion tube[53], an axle[54] and Dion Islands[55], an island group[56].

FAQs

Where was Jules-Albert de Dion born?

Jules-Albert de Dion was born in Nantes[2].

Where did Jules-Albert de Dion die?

Jules-Albert de Dion passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jules-Albert de Dion's parents?

Jules-Albert de Dion's mother was Laure Félicité Cossin[15].

Who was Jules-Albert de Dion married to?

Jules-Albert de Dion's spouses include Valentine Bouillant[16].

What did Jules-Albert de Dion do for work?

Jules-Albert de Dion worked as politician[6], racing automobile driver[7], industrialist[8], automotive engineer[9], and entrepreneur[10].

What awards did Jules-Albert de Dion receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[37].

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  1. [2] . birth certificate. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [14] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [38] . wikidata.org.
  28. [37] . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . senat.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [13] . birth certificate. wikidata.org.
  31. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [55] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight of the Legion of Honour
    Country of citizenship France
    Field of work
    Position held Q61268395, Q61268452, conseiller général de la Loire-Atlantique +4
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