Adrien de Gerlache
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Summary
Adrien de Gerlache was born on August 2, 1866[1], in Hasselt[2]. He died on December 4, 1934[3], in Brussels[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5], diplomat[6], art collector[7], polar explorer[8], and discoverer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (804 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Brussels Cemetery[11]
- Child: Gaston de Gerlache[12]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Educated at: École polytechnique de Bruxelles[15]
- Award received: Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[16], Marcelin Guérin Prize[17], Commander of the Order of Leopold[18], Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[19], King Albert Medal[20], Civic Cross, 1st class[21], Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[24], Grand Officer of the Order of the Falcon[25]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Family: Gerlache family[28]
- Member of sports team: K.S.C. Hasselt[29]
- Commons category: Adrien de Gerlache de Gomery[30]
- Given name: Adrien[31], Victor[32], Joseph[33]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[34], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35]
- Participant in: Belgian Antarctic Expedition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Adrien de Gerlache include de Gerlache Strait[38], a strait[39]; de Gerlache[40], a lunar crater[41]; Gerlache Island[42], an island[43]; De Gerlache Seamounts[44], a seamount[45]; Gerlache Inlet[46], a bay[47]; Cape Gerlache[48], a headland[49]; and Mount de Gerlache[50], a mountain[51].
Why It Matters
Adrien de Gerlache has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He is credited with the discovery of Doumer Island[54], an island[55]. Entities named for him include de Gerlache Strait[38], a strait[39]; de Gerlache[40], a lunar crater[41]; Gerlache Island[42], an island[43]; De Gerlache Seamounts[44], a seamount[45]; Gerlache Inlet[46], a bay[47]; and Cape Gerlache[48], a headland[49].
FAQs
Where was Adrien de Gerlache born?
Adrien de Gerlache was born in Hasselt[2].
Where did Adrien de Gerlache die?
Adrien de Gerlache died in Brussels[4].
What did Adrien de Gerlache do for work?
Adrien de Gerlache worked as a naval officer[5], diplomat[6], art collector[7], polar explorer[8], and discoverer[9].
Where did Adrien de Gerlache go to school?
Adrien de Gerlache was educated at École polytechnique de Bruxelles[15].
What awards did Adrien de Gerlache receive?
Honors received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[16], Marcelin Guérin Prize[17], Commander of the Order of Leopold[18], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[19].
What did Adrien de Gerlache discover?
Adrien de Gerlache is credited as discoverer of Doumer Island[54].