Albert-Félix de Lapparent

French paleontologist (1905–1975)
Person human Q2830894
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Albert-Félix de Lapparent

Summary

Albert-Félix de Lapparent is a human[1]. He was born in Le Mont-Dieu[2]. He was born on September 9, 1905[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 28, 1975[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and Catholic priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's place of birth was Le Mont-Dieu[2].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent was born on September 9, 1905[3].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent died on February 28, 1975[5].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's father was Pierre Cochon de Lapparent[10].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent held citizenship in France[11].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent worked as a geologist[7].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent held the position of Director of Research at CNRS[12].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent held the position of director[13].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[14].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent was educated at Catholic University of Paris[15].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's doctoral advisor was Charles Jacob[16].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent received the Auguste Viquesnel Prize[17].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent was a member of Société géologique de France[18].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent is recorded as male[20].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's Commons category is recorded as Albert-Félix de Lapparent[22].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's religious order is recorded as Society of Saint-Sulpice[23].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's family name is recorded as de Lapparent[24].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's given name is recorded as Albert[25].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's given name is recorded as Marie[26].
  • Albert-Félix de Lapparent's given name is recorded as Félix[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Le Mont-Dieu[2], Albert-Félix de Lapparent… he was born on September 9, 1905[3]. His father was Pierre Cochon de Lapparent[10].

Education

Albert-Félix de Lapparent was educated at Catholic University of Paris[15]. His doctoral advisor was Charles Jacob[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and Catholic priest[8]. Positions held include Director of Research at CNRS[12], a profession[28], in France[29]; director[13], a profession[30]; and President of the Geological Society of France[14].

Recognition

Albert-Félix de Lapparent received the Auguste Viquesnel Prize[17].

Personal Life

Albert-Félix de Lapparent's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].

Death and Burial

Albert-Félix de Lapparent died on February 28, 1975[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Albert-Félix de Lapparent include Delapparentia[31], a fossil taxon[32].

Why It Matters

Albert-Félix de Lapparent ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Delapparentia[31], a fossil taxon[32].

FAQs

Where was Albert-Félix de Lapparent born?

Albert-Félix de Lapparent was born in Le Mont-Dieu[2].

Where did Albert-Félix de Lapparent die?

Albert-Félix de Lapparent passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Albert-Félix de Lapparent's parents?

Albert-Félix de Lapparent's father was Pierre Cochon de Lapparent[10].

What did Albert-Félix de Lapparent do for work?

Albert-Félix de Lapparent worked as paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and Catholic priest[8].

Where did Albert-Félix de Lapparent go to school?

Albert-Félix de Lapparent was educated at Catholic University of Paris[15].

What awards did Albert-Félix de Lapparent receive?

Honors received include Auguste Viquesnel Prize[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Catholic University of Paris
    Place of birth Le Mont-Dieu
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Position held Director of Research at CNRS, director, President of the Geological Society of France
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