Michel Chevalier

French statesman (1806–1879)
Person human Q1930688
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Michel Chevalier

Summary

Michel Chevalier is a human[1]. He was born in Limoges[2]. He was born on January 13, 1806[3]. He died in Chateau de Montplaisir[4]. He died on November 28, 1879[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], engineer[8], journalist[9], and professor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Limoges[2], Michel Chevalier…
  • Michel Chevalier passed away in Chateau de Montplaisir[4].
  • Michel Chevalier was born on January 13, 1806[3].
  • Michel Chevalier died on November 28, 1879[5].
  • Michel Chevalier held citizenship in France[12].
  • Michel Chevalier worked as an economist[6].
  • Michel Chevalier's professions included politician[7].
  • Michel Chevalier worked as an engineer[8].
  • Michel Chevalier worked as a journalist[9].
  • Michel Chevalier's professions included professor[10].
  • Michel Chevalier held the position of Q59710810[13].
  • Michel Chevalier held the position of Second Empire senator[14].
  • Michel Chevalier held the position of president[15].
  • Michel Chevalier held the position of president[16].
  • Michel Chevalier held the position of president[17].
  • Michel Chevalier held the position of Councillor of State[18].
  • Among Michel Chevalier's employers was Collège de France[19].
  • Michel Chevalier was educated at École polytechnique[20].
  • Michel Chevalier's education included a stint at Mines ParisTech[21].
  • Michel Chevalier received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Michel Chevalier received the Albert Medal[23].
  • Michel Chevalier was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Michel Chevalier was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Michel Chevalier was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[26].
  • Michel Chevalier was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Limoges[2], Michel Chevalier… he was born on January 13, 1806[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[20], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31] and Mines ParisTech[21], an engineering college[32], in France[33], founded in 1783[34], headquartered in Hôtel de Vendôme[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], engineer[8], journalist[9], and professor[10]. Among Michel Chevalier's employers was Collège de France[19]. Positions held include Q59710810[13]; Second Empire senator[14]; president[15], a corporate title[36]; Councillor of State[18], a position[37], in France[38]; editor-in-chief[39], a position[40]; and Q114243572[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[42], in France[43] and Albert Medal[23], a medallion[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1864[46].

Death and Burial

Michel Chevalier died on November 28, 1879[5]. He died in Chateau de Montplaisir[4].

Why It Matters

Michel Chevalier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Michel Chevalier born?

Michel Chevalier's place of birth was Limoges[2].

Where did Michel Chevalier die?

Michel Chevalier passed away in Chateau de Montplaisir[4].

What did Michel Chevalier do for work?

Michel Chevalier worked as economist[6], politician[7], engineer[8], journalist[9], and professor[10].

Where did Michel Chevalier go to school?

Michel Chevalier was educated at École polytechnique[20] and Mines ParisTech[21].

What awards did Michel Chevalier receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22] and Albert Medal[23].

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  14. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . senat.fr. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation economist, politician, engineer +2
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    Date of death +1879-11-28T00:00:00Z
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    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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