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Louis-Jean Résal

French bridge engineer (1854–1919)
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Louis-Jean Résal

Summary

Louis-Jean Résal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Besançon[2]. He was born on +1854-10-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on +1919-11-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis-Jean Résal's place of birth was Besançon[2].
  • Louis-Jean Résal passed away in Paris[4].
  • Louis-Jean Résal was born on +1854-10-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis-Jean Résal died on +1919-11-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's father was Aimé-Henry Résal[10].
  • Louis-Jean Résal held citizenship in France[11].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's professions included engineer[7].
  • Louis-Jean Résal worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's field of work was construction industry[12].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's field of work was mechanics[13].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's field of work was bridge[14].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's field of work was steel bridge[15].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's field of work was steel design[16].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's field of work was reinforced concrete[17].
  • Louis-Jean Résal was educated at École polytechnique[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis-Jean Résal is Résal effect[19].
  • Louis-Jean Résal received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Louis-Jean Résal is recorded as male[21].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's Commons category is recorded as Jean Résal[23].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's family name is recorded as Résal[24].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's work location is recorded as Paris[26].
  • Louis-Jean Résal's work location is recorded as Nantes[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis-Jean Résal was born in Besançon[2]. He was born on +1854-10-22T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Aimé-Henry Résal[10].

Education

Louis-Jean Résal was educated at École polytechnique[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include construction industry[12], an industry[28]; mechanics[13], a branch of physics[29]; bridge[14], a bridge by type[30]; steel bridge[15], a bridge by material[31]; steel design[16]; and reinforced concrete[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Louis-Jean Résal is Résal effect[19].

Recognition

Louis-Jean Résal received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].

Death and Burial

Louis-Jean Résal died on +1919-11-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Louis-Jean Résal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Louis-Jean Résal born?

Louis-Jean Résal was born in Besançon[2].

Where did Louis-Jean Résal die?

Louis-Jean Résal passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Louis-Jean Résal's parents?

Louis-Jean Résal's father was Aimé-Henry Résal[10].

What did Louis-Jean Résal do for work?

Louis-Jean Résal worked as civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Louis-Jean Résal go to school?

Louis-Jean Résal was educated at École polytechnique[18].

What awards did Louis-Jean Résal receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].

Related Entities

France

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → construction industry, mechanics, bridge +4
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Family name → Résal
    Father → Aimé-Henry Résal
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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