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Nationality
Languages
French
Children
2 children: Bernard Ziegler, Michel Ziegler
Education
Collège Stanislas de Paris, Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace, École polytechnique
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
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Henri Ziegler: President of Airbus (1906–1998).
Born in Limoges (died at age 91).
8 awards including Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Studied at Collège Stanislas de Paris.
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AWARDS (8)
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Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
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Croix de guerre 1939–1945
WON
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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
WON
Biography
Henri Ziegler CVO, CBE was one of the founders of Airbus and its first president.
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How old was Henri Ziegler?
Henri Ziegler was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
Where was Henri Ziegler born?
Henri Ziegler was born in Limoges.
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