Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla

French engineer
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Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla
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Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla

Summary

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on July 26, 1859[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 18, 1940[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and business executive[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was born in Paris[2].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla died in Paris[4].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was born on July 26, 1859[3].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla died on May 18, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[9].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was married to Ida de Brunhoff[10].
  • A child of Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was Étienne Bunau-Varilla[11].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla held citizenship in France[12].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's professions included engineer[6].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's professions included business executive[7].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla held the position of minister plenipotentiary[13].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's education included a stint at École polytechnique[14].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[15].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla received the Marcelin Guérin Prize[17].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was a member of Société d'études scientifiques de l'Aude[19].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla is recorded as male[20].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's Commons category is recorded as Philippe Bunau-Varilla[22].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's military, police or special rank is recorded as Battalion Chief[23].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's given name is recorded as Philippe[25].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Philippe Bunau-Varilla'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 26, 1859[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[14], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[15], an engineering college[32], in France[33], founded in 1747[34], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and business executive[7]. Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla held the position of minister plenipotentiary[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Marcelin Guérin Prize[17], a literary award[38], in France[39], founded in 1872[40]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18], a courage award[41], in France[42], founded in 1915[43].

Personal Life

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was married to Ida de Brunhoff[10]. A child of him was Étienne Bunau-Varilla[11].

Death and Burial

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla died on May 18, 1940[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Passy Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla born?

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla die?

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla died in Paris[4].

Who was Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla married to?

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla's spouses include Ida de Brunhoff[10].

What did Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla do for work?

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla worked as engineer[6] and business executive[7].

Where did Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla go to school?

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was educated at École polytechnique[14] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[15].

What awards did Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], Marcelin Guérin Prize[17], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [19] . Q111142762. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    Place of birth Paris
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Child Étienne Bunau-Varilla
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