Paul Ricard

Industrialist, pioneer of pastis (1909-1997)
Person human Q329401
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Paul Ricard

Summary

Paul Ricard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marseille[2]. He was born on July 9, 1909[3]. He passed away in Signes[4]. He died on November 7, 1997[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], autobiographer[7], politician[8], businessperson[9], and patron of the arts[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (775 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marseille[2], Paul Ricard…
  • Paul Ricard died in Signes[4].
  • Paul Ricard was born on July 9, 1909[3].
  • Paul Ricard died on November 7, 1997[5].
  • A child of Paul Ricard was Patrick Ricard[12].
  • A child of Paul Ricard was Danièle Ricard[13].
  • A child of Paul Ricard was Bernard Ricard[14].
  • Paul Ricard held citizenship in France[15].
  • Paul Ricard's professions included film producer[6].
  • Paul Ricard's professions included autobiographer[7].
  • Paul Ricard worked as a politician[8].
  • Paul Ricard worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Paul Ricard worked as a patron of the arts[10].
  • Paul Ricard held the position of Mayor of Signes[16].
  • Paul Ricard held the position of president[17].
  • Paul Ricard is recorded as male[18].
  • Paul Ricard's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Paul Ricard's Commons category is recorded as Paul Ricard[20].
  • Paul Ricard's family name is recorded as Ricard[21].
  • Paul Ricard's given name is recorded as Paul[22].
  • Paul Ricard's given name is recorded as Louis[23].
  • Paul Ricard's given name is recorded as Marius[24].
  • Paul Ricard's relative is recorded as Louis Thiers[25].
  • Paul Ricard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Paul Ricard's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Paul Louis Marius Ricard'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Ricard's place of birth was Marseille[2]. He was born on July 9, 1909[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], autobiographer[7], politician[8], businessperson[9], and patron of the arts[10]. Positions held include Mayor of Signes[16] and president[17], a corporate title[28].

Personal Life

Children include Patrick Ricard[12], a business executive[29], 1945–2012[30], of France[31], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[32]; Danièle Ricard[13], a businessperson[33], b. 1938[34], of France[35]; and Bernard Ricard[14].

Death and Burial

Paul Ricard died on November 7, 1997[5]. He died in Signes[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Ricard include Circuit Paul Ricard[36], a motorsport racing track[37], in France[38], founded in 1969[39].

Why It Matters

Paul Ricard ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (775 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

Entities named for him include Circuit Paul Ricard[36], a motorsport racing track[37], in France[38], founded in 1969[39].

FAQs

Where was Paul Ricard born?

Born in Marseille[2], Paul Ricard…

Where did Paul Ricard die?

Paul Ricard died in Signes[4].

What did Paul Ricard do for work?

Paul Ricard worked as film producer[6], autobiographer[7], politician[8], businessperson[9], and patron of the arts[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Marseille
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Child Patrick Ricard, Danièle Ricard, Bernard Ricard
    Position held Mayor of Signes, president
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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