Pierre-Paul Riquet

Summary

Pierre-Paul Riquet is a human^[1]. Born in Béziers^[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1609^[3]. He passed away in Toulouse^[4]. He died on October 1, 1680^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6], engineer^[7], entrepreneur^[8], and fermier général^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Pierre-Paul Riquet's place of birth was Béziers^[2].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet passed away in Toulouse^[4].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet was born on June 29, 1609^[3].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet was born on 1609^[11].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet died on October 1, 1680^[5].
• Burial took place at Toulouse Cathedral^[12].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's father was Guillaume de Riquet^[13].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's mother was Guillemette de Vial^[14].
• A child of Pierre-Paul Riquet was Pierre-Paul Riquet^[15].
• A child of Pierre-Paul Riquet was Jean Mathias de Riquet, Baron de Bonrepos^[16].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet held citizenship in France^[17].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's professions included architect^[6].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet worked as an engineer^[7].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's professions included entrepreneur^[8].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's professions included fermier général^[9].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's field of work was civil engineering^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Pierre-Paul Riquet is Canal du Midi^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Pierre-Paul Riquet is Aqueduc de Castries^[20].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet is recorded as male^[21].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's family is recorded as Riquet de Caraman family^[23].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's Commons category is recorded as Pierre-Paul Riquet^[24].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's family name is recorded as Riquet^[25].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's given name is recorded as Pierre^[26].
• Pierre-Paul Riquet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre-Paul Riquet was born in Béziers^[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 29, 1609^[3] and 1609^[11]. His father was Guillaume de Riquet^[13]. His mother was Guillemette de Vial^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6], engineer^[7], entrepreneur^[8], and fermier général^[9]. Pierre-Paul Riquet's field of work was civil engineering^[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Canal du Midi^[19], a summit level canal^[28], in France^[29] and Aqueduc de Castries^[20], an aqueduct^[30], in France^[31]. Things named for Pierre-Paul Riquet include Bonrepos-Riquet^[32], a commune of France^[33], in France^[34].

Personal Life

Children include Pierre-Paul Riquet^[15], a military personnel^[35], 1644–1730^[36], of France^[37] and Jean Mathias de Riquet, Baron de Bonrepos^[16], 1638–1714^[38].

Death and Burial

Pierre-Paul Riquet died on October 1, 1680^[5]. He passed away in Toulouse^[4]. He is buried at Toulouse Cathedral^[12].

Why It Matters

Pierre-Paul Riquet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

Entities named for him include Bonrepos-Riquet^[32], a commune of France^[33], in France^[34].

FAQs

Where was Pierre-Paul Riquet born?

Pierre-Paul Riquet was born in Béziers^[2].

Where did Pierre-Paul Riquet die?

Pierre-Paul Riquet passed away in Toulouse^[4].

Who were Pierre-Paul Riquet's parents?

Pierre-Paul Riquet's father was Guillaume de Riquet^[13]. Pierre-Paul Riquet's mother was Guillemette de Vial^[14].

What did Pierre-Paul Riquet do for work?

Pierre-Paul Riquet worked as architect^[6], engineer^[7], entrepreneur^[8], and fermier général^[9].