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Henri Ziegler

President of Airbus (1906–1998)

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Henri Ziegler CVO, CBE was one of the founders of Airbus and its first president.

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Born
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Place of birth
Limoges wd
Died
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Place of death
Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
military flight engineer, engineer, French resistance fighter wd
Education
École polytechnique, Collège Stanislas de Paris, Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace wd

Positions held wd

  • chairperson of the executive board (26 March 1970 – 31 December 1973)
  • président-directeur général (30 July 1968 – 26 March 1970)
  • president (1947–1949)
  • president

Awards wd

  • Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
  • Croix de guerre 1939–1945
  • Officer of the Legion of Merit
  • Resistance Medal
  • Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
  • Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès (1989)
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Commander of the Royal Victorian Order

Questions

When was Henri Ziegler born?
Henri Ziegler was born on 18 November 1906 in Limoges.
What positions has Henri Ziegler held?
Positions held by Henri Ziegler include: chairperson of the executive board (1970–1973); président-directeur général (1968–1970); president (1947–1949); president.
Where did Henri Ziegler study?
Henri Ziegler was educated at École polytechnique, Collège Stanislas de Paris, Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Henri Ziegler · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3132187 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: 07.05.1971. Voyage de G. Pompidou à Toulouse. (1971) - 53Fi3564 (Henri Ziegler).jpg by André Cros (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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