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Albert Caquot

French civil engineer (1881-1976)

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Albert Irénée Caquot was a French engineer. He received the “Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 (France)” and was Grand-croix of the Légion d’Honneur (1951). In 1962, he was awarded the Wilhelm Exner Medal. He was a member of the French Academy of Sciences from 1934 until his death in 1976.

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Born
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Place of birth
Vouziers wd
Died
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Place of death
16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
university teacher, physicist, civil engineer wd
Education
École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour wd

Positions held wd

  • president of the French Academy of Sciences (1 January 1952 – 31 December 1952)
  • president (1951–1954)
  • president (1938–1938)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (1951)
  • Croix de guerre 1914–1918
  • Wilhelm Exner Medal (1962)
  • honorary fellow (1937)
  • Distinguished Service Medal (United States of America)
  • Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
  • Commander of the Order of Leopold
  • Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy
  • Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown (Romania)
  • Order of the White Eagle
  • Order of the Rising Sun
  • Distinguished Service Order
  • Caméré prize (1924)
  • Member of the French Academy of Sciences

Questions

When was Albert Caquot born?
Albert Caquot was born on 1 July 1881 in Vouziers.
What positions has Albert Caquot held?
Positions held by Albert Caquot include: president of the French Academy of Sciences (1952–1952); president (1951–1954); president (1938–1938).
Where did Albert Caquot study?
Albert Caquot was educated at École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Collège-lycée Jacques-Decour.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Albert Caquot · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q364292 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Albert Caquot - portrait photo, c. 1948.jpg by Studio Piaz, Paris (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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