When was Adolphe Carnot born?

Adolphe Carnot was born on 27 January 1839 in former 1st arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Adolphe Carnot held?

Positions held by Adolphe Carnot include: president (1902–1910); chairperson (1901–1920); director (1901–1907); chairperson (1897–1900); chairperson (1890–1891).

Where did Adolphe Carnot study?

Adolphe Carnot was educated at École polytechnique, Mines ParisTech.

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Adolphe Carnot

French chemist, mining engineer and politician (1839-1920)

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Marie Adolphe Carnot was a French chemist, mining engineer and politician. He came from a distinguished family: his father, Hippolyte Carnot, and brother, Marie François Sadi Carnot, were politicians, the latter becoming President of the third French Republic. His uncle, military engineer Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot, is considered the father of modern thermodynamics.

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Born: 27 January 1839 wd
Place of birth: former 1st arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 21 June 1920 wd
Place of death: 6th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: chemist, mining engineer, politician, geologist, physicist wd
Political party: Democratic Republican Alliance wd
Education: École polytechnique, Mines ParisTech wd

Positions held wd

president (1902–1910)
chairperson (1901–1920)
director (1901–1907)
chairperson (1897–1900)
chairperson (1890–1891)

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Honour

Questions

When was Adolphe Carnot born?: Adolphe Carnot was born on 27 January 1839 in former 1st arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Adolphe Carnot held?: Positions held by Adolphe Carnot include: president (1902–1910); chairperson (1901–1920); director (1901–1907); chairperson (1897–1900); chairperson (1890–1891).
Where did Adolphe Carnot study?: Adolphe Carnot was educated at École polytechnique, Mines ParisTech.

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