Nicolas-Jacques Conte

Nicolas-Jacques Conte was born on August 4, 1755 in France. Balloonist and army officer who also invented the modern pencil. He was known for his mechanical genius that aided the French army in Egypt greatly.
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🎂 Nicolas-Jacques Conte - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Nicolas-Jacques Conte die, Nicolas-Jacques Conte was 50 years old.

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Occupation Painter
Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 4, 1755 (France)
Birthday August 4
Town/City France
Nationality France

🌙 Zodiac

Nicolas-Jacques Conte’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Nicolas-Jacques Conte was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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About

Balloonist and army officer who also invented the modern pencil. He was known for his mechanical genius that aided the French army in Egypt greatly.

Before Fame

He possessed a pioneering interest in aeronautics and even built his own hot air balloon. He helped develop the production of hydrogen gas as well.

Trivia

His invention of pencil lead came after the influential French Revolutionary Wars Politician Lazare Nicolas Marguerite Carnot enlisted his services, mainly because an economic blockade against France kept graphite from being imported from Great Britain.

Family Life

His family was residing in Aunou-sur-Orne, Normandy, when he was born.

Associated With

He was called a universal man who had taste, understanding, and genius by Napoleon Bonaparte.

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