Wilfrid de Fonvielle
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Summary
Wilfrid de Fonvielle was born on July 24, 1824[1], in Paris[2]. He died on April 24, 1914[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], balloonist[6], writer[7], mathematician[8], and naturalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Louis Charles de Fonvielle[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Occupation: mathematics teacher[14], author[15]
- Employer: Le Phare de la Loire[16], Revue Scientifique[17], La Nature[18], La Science illustrée[19], L'Électricité[20], L'Aérophile[21]
- Educated at: École d'administration[22]
- Award received: Montyon Prize[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Wilfrid de Fonvielle[25]
- Given name: Wilfrid[26]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
- Commons Creator page: Wilfrid de Fonvielle[31]
- Name in native language: Wilfrid de Fonvielle[32]
- Sibling: Ulric de Fonvielle[33]
- Writing language: French[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[35]
Why It Matters
Wilfrid de Fonvielle has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Wilfrid de Fonvielle born?
Wilfrid de Fonvielle was born in Paris[2].
Where did Wilfrid de Fonvielle die?
Wilfrid de Fonvielle passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Wilfrid de Fonvielle's parents?
Wilfrid de Fonvielle's father was Louis Charles de Fonvielle[11].
What did Wilfrid de Fonvielle do for work?
Wilfrid de Fonvielle worked as a journalist[5], balloonist[6], writer[7], mathematician[8], and naturalist[9].
Where did Wilfrid de Fonvielle go to school?
Wilfrid de Fonvielle was educated at École d'administration[22].
What awards did Wilfrid de Fonvielle receive?
Honors received include Montyon Prize[23].