Paul Tissandier

French aviator and public figure (1881-1945)
Person human Q661224
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Paul Tissandier

Summary

Paul Tissandier is a human[1]. Born in 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1881[3]. He died in Croissy-sur-Seine[4]. He died on March 11, 1945[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6] and balloonist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Paul Tissandier was born in 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Paul Tissandier died in Croissy-sur-Seine[4].
  • Paul Tissandier was born on February 19, 1881[3].
  • Paul Tissandier died on March 11, 1945[5].
  • Paul Tissandier is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Paul Tissandier's father was Gaston Tissandier[10].
  • Paul Tissandier held citizenship in France[11].
  • Paul Tissandier worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
  • Paul Tissandier's professions included balloonist[7].
  • Paul Tissandier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Paul Tissandier received the commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[13].
  • Paul Tissandier received the Commander of the Order of Vasa[14].
  • Paul Tissandier received the Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15].
  • Paul Tissandier received the Officer of the Order of Leopold[16].
  • Paul Tissandier was a member of World Air Sports Federation[17].
  • Paul Tissandier was a member of Aéro-Club de France[18].
  • Paul Tissandier is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Tissandier's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Tissandier's Commons category is recorded as Paul Tissandier[21].
  • Paul Tissandier's family name is recorded as Tissandier[22].
  • Paul Tissandier's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Paul Tissandier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Paul Tissandier's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Paul Albert Gaston Tissandier'}[25].
  • Paul Tissandier's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Paul Tissandier'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Paul Tissandier was born in 1st arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on February 19, 1881[3]. His father was Gaston Tissandier[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6] and balloonist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[27], in France[28]; commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[13], a grade of an order[29], in Kingdom of Italy[30]; Commander of the Order of Vasa[14], a grade of an order[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1772[33]; Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15]; and Officer of the Order of Leopold[16], a grade of an order[34], in Belgium[35].

Death and Burial

Paul Tissandier died on March 11, 1945[5]. He passed away in Croissy-sur-Seine[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Tissandier include Paul Tissandier Diploma[36], an award[37], founded in 1952[38].

Why It Matters

Paul Tissandier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

Entities named for him include Paul Tissandier Diploma[36], an award[37], founded in 1952[38].

FAQs

Where was Paul Tissandier born?

Paul Tissandier's place of birth was 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Paul Tissandier die?

Paul Tissandier died in Croissy-sur-Seine[4].

Who were Paul Tissandier's parents?

Paul Tissandier's father was Gaston Tissandier[10].

What did Paul Tissandier do for work?

Paul Tissandier worked as aircraft pilot[6] and balloonist[7].

What awards did Paul Tissandier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[12], commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[13], Commander of the Order of Vasa[14], and Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Croissy-sur-Seine
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    Award received Officer of the Legion of Honour, commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎, Commander of the Order of Vasa +2
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