# Benjamin Baillaud

_French astronomer (1848-1934)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Édouard Benjamin Baillaud was a French astronomer.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 February 1848 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Chalon-sur-Saône ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P19))
- **Died:** 8 July 1934 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P570))
- **Place of death:** Toulouse ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P27))
- **Occupation:** astronomer; meteorologist; university teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P106))
- **Education:** Science Faculty of Paris; École Normale Supérieure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1919–1922); president (1909–1911); director (1908–1926); director (1878–1907) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Bruce Medal; Officier de l'Instruction publique ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240#P166))

## Questions

**When was Benjamin Baillaud born?**  
Benjamin Baillaud was born on 14 February 1848 in Chalon-sur-Saône.

**What positions has Benjamin Baillaud held?**  
Positions held by Benjamin Baillaud include: president (1919–1922); president (1909–1911); director (1908–1926); director (1878–1907).

**Where did Benjamin Baillaud study?**  
Benjamin Baillaud was educated at Science Faculty of Paris, École Normale Supérieure.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Benjamin Baillaud](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Baillaud) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q543240](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q543240) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Benjamin baillaud.jpg by not mentioned (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Benjamin_baillaud.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Benjamin Baillaud". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/benjamin-baillaud. Retrieved 5 November 2026.