Jules Richard

French businessman and photographer (1848–1930)
Person human Q129819
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Jules Richard

Summary

Jules Richard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lyon[2]. He was born on December 19, 1848[3]. He died in Saint-Mandé[4]. He died on June 18, 1930[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], photographer[7], entrepreneur[8], inventor[9], and industrialist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jules Richard was born in Lyon[2].
  • Jules Richard passed away in Saint-Mandé[4].
  • Jules Richard was born on December 19, 1848[3].
  • Jules Richard died on June 18, 1930[5].
  • Jules Richard is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Jules Richard held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jules Richard worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Jules Richard's professions included photographer[7].
  • Jules Richard's professions included entrepreneur[8].
  • Jules Richard's professions included inventor[9].
  • Jules Richard's professions included industrialist[10].
  • Jules Richard's professions included instrument maker[14].
  • Jules Richard was employed by Jules Richard Instruments[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Jules Richard is Vérascope[16].
  • Jules Richard received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Jules Richard is recorded as male[18].
  • Jules Richard's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jules Richard's Commons category is recorded as Jules Richard (photographer)[20].
  • Jules Richard's family name is recorded as Richard[21].
  • Jules Richard's given name is recorded as Jules[22].
  • Jules Richard's work location is recorded as Paris[23].
  • Jules Richard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Jules Richard's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jules Richard (photographer)[25].
  • Jules Richard's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jules Nicolas Richard'}[26].
  • Jules Richard's owner of is recorded as Jules Richard Instruments[27].

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Origins and Family

Jules Richard's place of birth was Lyon[2]. He was born on December 19, 1848[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], photographer[7], entrepreneur[8], inventor[9], industrialist[10], and instrument maker[14]. Among Jules Richard's employers was Jules Richard Instruments[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jules Richard is Vérascope[16].

Recognition

Jules Richard received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].

Death and Burial

Jules Richard died on June 18, 1930[5]. He died in Saint-Mandé[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jules Richard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jules Richard born?

Born in Lyon[2], Jules Richard…

Where did Jules Richard die?

Jules Richard passed away in Saint-Mandé[4].

What did Jules Richard do for work?

Jules Richard worked as businessperson[6], photographer[7], entrepreneur[8], inventor[9], and industrialist[10].

What awards did Jules Richard receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . fotoCH. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . andreruiter.nl. Retrieved . andreruiter.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . andreruiter.nl. Retrieved . andreruiter.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . andreruiter.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . andreruiter.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . andreruiter.nl. Retrieved . andreruiter.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . collectiegelderland.nl. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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