Louis Kahn

French admiral (1895–1967)
Person human Q3262394
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Louis Kahn

Summary

Louis Kahn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Versailles[2]. He was born on +1895-11-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on +1967-01-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a marine engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Versailles[2], Louis Kahn…
  • Louis Kahn passed away in Paris[4].
  • Louis Kahn was born on +1895-11-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis Kahn died on +1967-01-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Louis Kahn's spouses was Anne-Marcelle Kahn[8].
  • Louis Kahn held citizenship in France[9].
  • Louis Kahn's professions included marine engineer[6].
  • Louis Kahn held the position of president[10].
  • Louis Kahn held the position of Q105597531[11].
  • Louis Kahn held the position of president[12].
  • Louis Kahn was educated at Lycée Hoche[13].
  • Louis Kahn was educated at École polytechnique[14].
  • Louis Kahn was educated at Q112625981[15].
  • Louis Kahn received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Louis Kahn received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17].
  • Louis Kahn received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18].
  • Louis Kahn received the Commander of the Order of Maritime Merit[19].
  • Louis Kahn received the Resistance Medal[20].
  • Louis Kahn received the Officier de l'Instruction publique[21].
  • Louis Kahn was a member of Conseil supérieur de la Marine[22].
  • Louis Kahn is recorded as male[23].
  • Louis Kahn's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Louis Kahn's ISNI is recorded as 0000000080301233[25].
  • Louis Kahn's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 121673629[26].
  • Louis Kahn's military branch is recorded as corps of armament[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Versailles[2], Louis Kahn… he was born on +1895-11-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Hoche[13], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1807[30]; École polytechnique[14], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in Palaiseau[34]; and Q112625981[15].

Career and Affiliations

Louis Kahn worked as a marine engineer[6]. Positions held include president[10], a corporate title[35] and Q105597531[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], a courage award[38], in France[39], founded in 1915[40]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], a courage award[41], in France[42], founded in 1939[43]; Commander of the Order of Maritime Merit[19], a grade of an order[44], in France[45]; Resistance Medal[20], a medallion[46], in France[47], founded in 1943[48]; and Officier de l'Instruction publique[21], a class of award[49], in France[50], founded in 1850[51].

Personal Life

Among Louis Kahn's spouses was Anne-Marcelle Kahn[8].

Death and Burial

Louis Kahn died on +1967-01-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Louis Kahn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Louis Kahn born?

Born in Versailles[2], Louis Kahn…

Where did Louis Kahn die?

Louis Kahn passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Louis Kahn married to?

Louis Kahn's spouses include Anne-Marcelle Kahn[8].

What did Louis Kahn do for work?

Louis Kahn worked as marine engineer[6].

Where did Louis Kahn go to school?

Louis Kahn was educated at Lycée Hoche[13], École polytechnique[14], and Q112625981[15].

What awards did Louis Kahn receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[18], and Commander of the Order of Maritime Merit[19].

References

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  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . mines-stetienne.fr. mines-stetienne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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