Louis Mékarski

French engineer (1843–1923)
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Louis Mékarski

Summary

Louis Mékarski is a human[1]. His place of birth was Clermont-Ferrand[2]. He was born on January 25, 1843[3]. He died on May 14, 1923[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and railway engineer[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Louis Mékarski was born in Clermont-Ferrand[2].
  • Louis Mékarski was born on January 25, 1843[3].
  • Louis Mékarski died on May 14, 1923[4].
  • Louis Mékarski is buried at Champeaux cemetery of Montmorency[8].
  • Louis Mékarski held citizenship in France[9].
  • Louis Mékarski held citizenship in Poland[10].
  • Louis Mékarski worked as an engineer[5].
  • Louis Mékarski's professions included railway engineer[6].
  • Louis Mékarski received the Fourneyron prize[11].
  • Louis Mékarski is recorded as male[12].
  • Louis Mékarski's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Louis Mékarski's Commons category is recorded as Louis Mékarski[14].
  • Louis Mékarski's given name is recorded as Louis[15].
  • Louis Mékarski's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[16].
  • Louis Mékarski's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[17].
  • Louis Mékarski's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Louis Mékarski'}[18].
  • Louis Mékarski's sibling is recorded as Paule Mink[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Clermont-Ferrand[2], Louis Mékarski… he was born on January 25, 1843[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[5] and railway engineer[6].

Recognition

Louis Mékarski received the Fourneyron prize[11].

Death and Burial

Louis Mékarski died on May 14, 1923[4]. Burial took place at Champeaux cemetery of Montmorency[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Louis Mékarski include Mekarski system[20], a technical system[21], in France[22].

Why It Matters

Louis Mékarski is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

He is credited with the discovery of Mekarski system[23], a technical system[24], in France[25]. Entities named for him include Mekarski system[20], a technical system[21], in France[22].

FAQs

Where was Louis Mékarski born?

Louis Mékarski's place of birth was Clermont-Ferrand[2].

What did Louis Mékarski do for work?

Louis Mékarski worked as engineer[5] and railway engineer[6].

What awards did Louis Mékarski receive?

Honors received include Fourneyron prize[11].

What did Louis Mékarski discover?

Louis Mékarski is credited as discoverer of Mekarski system[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Journal of the Royal Society of Arts. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship France, Poland
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