Jacques Cousteau - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 11, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Died | June 25, 1997 (age 87) |
| Birthplace | Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering ocean exploration, co-developing the Aqua-Lung, marine conservation, and popularizing undersea documentaries. |
Intro
Jacques Cousteau was a renowned French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author, and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water. He co-developed the Aqua-Lung, pioneered marine conservation efforts, and brought underwater exploration to popular audiences through documentaries like 'The Silent World.'
Early Life & Background
Cousteau was born in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France, in 1910. He developed an early fascination with water and machinery. He attended the École Navale (French Naval Academy), graduating and serving as a naval officer before focusing on undersea exploration.
Career Highlights
- Co-invented the Aqua-Lung, one of the first scuba apparatuses, in 1943.
- Directed and starred in the Academy Award-winning documentary 'The Silent World' (1956).
- Founded the Cousteau Society in 1973 to advocate for marine conservation.
- Produced numerous influential television series and books, including 'The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.'
- Was elected to the French Academy in 1988.
Trivia
- Cousteau was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985.
- His ship, the Calypso, became famous worldwide for oceanographic research and filmmaking.
- He originally intended to become a naval aviator, but a car accident redirected his interests to underwater exploration.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Jacques Cousteau born?
Jacques Cousteau was born the 11 June 1910.
Where is Jacques Cousteau from?
Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France.
On His Birth-Day
About June 11th, 1910, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 11, 1910, Oklahoma held a pivotal referendum to determine the permanent location of its state capital. Voters decisively chose Oklahoma City over the existing capital of Guthrie, with Oklahoma City receiving 96,261 votes compared to Guthrie's 31,301 votes. A third candidate, Shawnee, garnered 8,382 votes. Despite the original enabling act stipulating that Guthrie would remain the capital until at least 1913, Governor Charles N. Haskell took bold action by moving the state seal to Oklahoma City and temporarily establishing the capitol at the Lee Huckins Hotel until a permanent government building could be constructed.
- Day of the week: June 11th, 1910 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Oh, How That German Could Love! by Irving Berlin
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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