Jules-Albert de Dion
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Summary
Jules-Albert de Dion was born on March 9, 1856[1], in Nantes[2]. He died on August 19, 1946[3], in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], racing automobile driver[6], industrialist[7], automotive engineer[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Paris[11]
- Date of birth: March 10, 1856[12]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[13]
- Mother: Laure Félicité Cossin[14]
- Spouse: Valentine Bouillant[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16]
- Native language: French[17]
- Field of work: automotive industry[18], steam engine[19], motor vehicle[20], road vehicle[21], Q112212626[22], history of technology[23]
- Position held: Q61268395[24], Q61268452[25], conseiller général de la Loire-Atlantique[26], president[27], co-founder[28]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[29]
- Member of: Ligue de la Patrie Française[30], French Automobile Club[31], Aéro-Club de France[32]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Family: de Dion family[35]
- Member of political party: Republican Federation[36], Republican Independents[37], League of Patriots[38]
- Commons category: Jules-Albert de Dion[39]
- Sport: auto racing[40]
- Given name: Albert[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jules-Albert de Dion[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[43]
- Birth name: Jules Philippe Félix Albert de Dion Wandonne de Malfiance[44]
- Name in native language: Jules-Albert de Dion[45]
- Owner of: château de Maubreuil[46]
- Has works in the collection: Musée des Arts et Métiers[47]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jules-Albert de Dion include De Dion tube[49], an axle[50] and Dion Islands[51], an island group[52].
Why It Matters
Jules-Albert de Dion has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include De Dion tube[49], an axle[50] and Dion Islands[51], an island group[52].
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[14].
Who was Jules-Albert de Dion married to?
Jules-Albert de Dion's spouses include Valentine Bouillant[15].
What did Jules-Albert de Dion do for work?
Jules-Albert de Dion worked as a politician[5], racing automobile driver[6], industrialist[7], automotive engineer[8], and entrepreneur[9].
What awards did Jules-Albert de Dion receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[29].