André Dumont

Belgian geologist (1809-1857)
Person human Q519775
André Dumont
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André Dumont

Summary

André Dumont is a human[1]. Born in Liège[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1809[3]. He passed away in Liège[4]. He died on February 28, 1857[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], university teacher[7], engineer[8], and mineralogist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • André Dumont was born in Liège[2].
  • André Dumont passed away in Liège[4].
  • André Dumont was born on February 15, 1809[3].
  • André Dumont died on February 28, 1857[5].
  • André Dumont is buried at Robermont Cemetery[11].
  • A child of André Dumont was André Dumont[12].
  • André Dumont held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • French was André Dumont's native language[14].
  • André Dumont's professions included geologist[6].
  • André Dumont's professions included university teacher[7].
  • André Dumont's professions included engineer[8].
  • André Dumont's professions included mineralogist[9].
  • André Dumont held the position of Rector of the University of Liege[15].
  • Among André Dumont's employers was University of Liège[16].
  • André Dumont's education included a stint at University of Liège[17].
  • André Dumont received the Wollaston Medal[18].
  • André Dumont received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[19].
  • André Dumont received the Officer of the Order of Leopold[20].
  • André Dumont received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[21].
  • André Dumont received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
  • André Dumont received the Knight of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[23].
  • André Dumont was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[24].
  • André Dumont was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[25].
  • André Dumont was a member of Société géologique de France[26].
  • André Dumont was a member of Geological Society of London[27].

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Origins and Family

André Dumont's place of birth was Liège[2]. He was born on February 15, 1809[3]. French was his native language[14].

Education

André Dumont was educated at University of Liège[17]. Academic degrees include doctorate[28] and candidate[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], university teacher[7], engineer[8], and mineralogist[9]. Among André Dumont's employers was University of Liège[16]. He held the position of Rector of the University of Liege[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Wollaston Medal[18], a geology award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1831[32]; Knight of the Order of Leopold[19], a grade of an order[33], in Belgium[34]; Officer of the Order of Leopold[20], a grade of an order[35], in Belgium[36]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[21], a grade of an order[37], in Belgium[38]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22], a grade of an order[39], in Sweden[40]; and Knight of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[23].

Personal Life

A child of André Dumont was he[12].

Death and Burial

André Dumont died on February 28, 1857[5]. He passed away in Liège[4]. He is buried at Robermont Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

André Dumont ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was André Dumont born?

André Dumont was born in Liège[2].

Where did André Dumont die?

André Dumont passed away in Liège[4].

What did André Dumont do for work?

André Dumont worked as geologist[6], university teacher[7], engineer[8], and mineralogist[9].

Where did André Dumont go to school?

André Dumont was educated at University of Liège[17].

What awards did André Dumont receive?

Honors received include Wollaston Medal[18], Knight of the Order of Leopold[19], Officer of the Order of Leopold[20], and Commander of the Order of Leopold[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  17. [21] . donum.uliege.be. Retrieved . donum.uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . donum.uliege.be. Retrieved . donum.uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . popups.uliege.be. Retrieved . popups.uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . popups.uliege.be. Retrieved . popups.uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . popups.uliege.be. Retrieved . popups.uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . popups.uliege.be. Retrieved . popups.uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [29] . donum.uliege.be. Retrieved . donum.uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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