Marc Seguin

French engineer
Person human Q732114
Marc Seguin
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Marc Seguin

Summary

Marc Seguin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on April 20, 1786[3]. He passed away in Annonay[4]. He died on February 24, 1875[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], engineer[7], entrepreneur[8], and locomotive designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Marc Seguin's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Marc Seguin died in Annonay[4].
  • Marc Seguin was born on April 20, 1786[3].
  • Marc Seguin died on February 24, 1875[5].
  • Burial took place at Annonay[11].
  • Marc Seguin's father was Marc François Seguin[12].
  • Marc Seguin's mother was Thérèse Augustine Seguin[13].
  • A child of Marc Seguin was Augustin Seguin[14].
  • Marc Seguin held citizenship in France[15].
  • Marc Seguin worked as an inventor[6].
  • Marc Seguin's professions included engineer[7].
  • Marc Seguin worked as an entrepreneur[8].
  • Marc Seguin's professions included locomotive designer[9].
  • Marc Seguin was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Marc Seguin is Passerelle Marc-Seguin[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Marc Seguin is Pont Marc Seguin[18].
  • Marc Seguin received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Marc Seguin received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[20].
  • Marc Seguin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Marc Seguin was a member of French Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Marc Seguin is recorded as male[23].
  • Marc Seguin's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Marc Seguin's family is recorded as Famille Seguin[25].
  • Marc Seguin's Commons category is recorded as Marc Seguin[26].
  • Marc Seguin's residence is recorded as domaine de Marc Seguin[27].

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Origins and Family

Marc Seguin was born in Paris[2]. He was born on April 20, 1786[3]. His father was Marc François Seguin[12]. His mother was Thérèse Augustine Seguin[13].

Education

Marc Seguin was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], engineer[7], entrepreneur[8], and locomotive designer[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Passerelle Marc-Seguin[17], a suspension bridge[28], in France[29] and Pont Marc Seguin[18], a suspension bridge[30], in France[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[20], an inscription[34], in France[35], founded in 1887[36]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[37], in France[38].

Personal Life

A child of Marc Seguin was Augustin Seguin[14].

Death and Burial

Marc Seguin died on February 24, 1875[5]. He passed away in Annonay[4]. Burial took place at Annonay[11].

Why It Matters

Marc Seguin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Marc Seguin born?

Marc Seguin was born in Paris[2].

Where did Marc Seguin die?

Marc Seguin died in Annonay[4].

Who were Marc Seguin's parents?

Marc Seguin's father was Marc François Seguin[12]. Marc Seguin's mother was Thérèse Augustine Seguin[13].

What did Marc Seguin do for work?

Marc Seguin worked as inventor[6], engineer[7], entrepreneur[8], and locomotive designer[9].

Where did Marc Seguin go to school?

Marc Seguin was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[16].

What awards did Marc Seguin receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[20], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . toureiffel.paris. toureiffel.paris. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Place of burial Annonay
    Relative Laurent Seguin, Louis Seguin
    Family name Seguin
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