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Marcel Dassault, born on January 22, 1892 in 9th arrondissement of Paris, France, was an aerospace engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. Marcel Dassault died on April 17, 1986 at the age of 94. Schooling on record includes University of Toulouse (1896-1968). Awards on record include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Daniel Guggenheim Medal (1976), Grande médaille de l'Aéro-Club de France and 5 more.
My Take
Marcel Dassault is a figure I find genuinely larger than life. Born Marcel Bloch in Paris in 1892, he built a career in aircraft manufacturing and gave his name to one of the great names in aviation. What moves me is the arc behind the honors -- the Croix de Guerre and the full ladder of the Legion of Honour up to the Grand Cross don't get handed out lightly, and the 1976 Daniel Guggenheim Medal marks real engineering stature. That he also served in both houses of the French Parliament for over three decades tells me he was an industrialist who shaped a nation, not just a balance sheet.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marcel Dassault
- Name (Japanese)
- マルセル・ダッソー
- Reading
- まるせる・だっそー
- Born
- January 22, 1892 – April 17, 1986
- Origin
- 9th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- aerospace engineer / inventor / entrepreneur / businessperson / media proprietor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
2. Background
- University
- University of Toulouse (1896-1968)
Awards & achievements
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- 1976 Daniel Guggenheim Medal
- Grande médaille de l'Aéro-Club de France
- Croix de Guerre
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marcel Dassault born?
Born January 22, 1892.
When did Marcel Dassault die?
Died April 17, 1986, aged 94.
Where was Marcel Dassault from?
Marcel Dassault was from 9th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What did Marcel Dassault do?
Marcel Dassault worked as aerospace engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, businessperson, media proprietor.