Marie-Adolphe Carnot

French chemist, mining engineer and politician (1839-1920)
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Marie-Adolphe Carnot
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Marie-Adolphe Carnot

Summary

Marie-Adolphe Carnot is a human[1]. Born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1839[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on June 20, 1920[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], mining engineer[7], politician[8], and geologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], Marie-Adolphe Carnot…
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot was born on January 27, 1839[3].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot died on June 20, 1920[5].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot died on June 21, 1920[11].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot's father was Hippolyte Carnot[12].
  • A child of Marie-Adolphe Carnot was Paul Carnot[13].
  • A child of Marie-Adolphe Carnot was Jean Carnot[14].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot held citizenship in France[15].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot worked as a chemist[6].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot's professions included mining engineer[7].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot's professions included politician[8].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot worked as a geologist[9].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot held the position of president[16].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot held the position of chairperson[17].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot held the position of chairperson[18].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot held the position of chairperson[19].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot held the position of director[20].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot's education included a stint at École polytechnique[21].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot's education included a stint at Mines ParisTech[22].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot was a member of French Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot is recorded as male[25].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Marie-Adolphe Carnot's family is recorded as Carnot family[27].

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Origins and Family

Marie-Adolphe Carnot was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on January 27, 1839[3]. His father was Hippolyte Carnot[12].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[21], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31] and Mines ParisTech[22], an engineering college[32], in France[33], founded in 1783[34], headquartered in Hôtel de Vendôme[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], mining engineer[7], politician[8], and geologist[9]. Positions held include president[16], a position[36]; chairperson[17], a type of position[37]; and director[20], a profession[38].

Recognition

Marie-Adolphe Carnot received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].

Personal Life

Children include Paul Carnot[13], a physician[39], 1869–1957[40], of France[41], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[42] and Jean Carnot[14], a politician[43], 1881–1969[44], of France[45], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[46]. Marie-Adolphe Carnot was affiliated with the Democratic Republican Alliance[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 20, 1920[5] and June 21, 1920[11]. Marie-Adolphe Carnot passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Marie-Adolphe Carnot include carnotite[48], a mineral species[49].

Why It Matters

Marie-Adolphe Carnot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include carnotite[48], a mineral species[49].

FAQs

Where was Marie-Adolphe Carnot born?

Born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], Marie-Adolphe Carnot…

Where did Marie-Adolphe Carnot die?

Marie-Adolphe Carnot died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Marie-Adolphe Carnot's parents?

Marie-Adolphe Carnot's father was Hippolyte Carnot[12].

What did Marie-Adolphe Carnot do for work?

Marie-Adolphe Carnot worked as chemist[6], mining engineer[7], politician[8], and geologist[9].

Where did Marie-Adolphe Carnot go to school?

Marie-Adolphe Carnot was educated at École polytechnique[21] and Mines ParisTech[22].

What awards did Marie-Adolphe Carnot receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].

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  24. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [11] . annales.org. annales.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation chemist, mining engineer, politician +1
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  2. 4w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Country of citizenship France
    Member of political party Democratic Republican Alliance
    Position held president, chairperson, chairperson +2
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