Bernard Francou

French glaciologist
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Summary

Bernard Francou was born on September 21, 1948[1], in Briançon[2]. He has worked as a glaciologist[3], research fellow[4], and university teacher[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[6]
  • Field of work: glaciology[7]
  • Employer: Grenoble Alpes University[8], National Center for Scientific Research[9], French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development[10]
  • Doctoral advisor: Olivier Dollfus[11], Yves Bravard[12]
  • Award received: Rolex Awards for Enterprise[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Doctoral student: Antoine Rabatel[16], Vincent Jomelli[17]
  • Academic degree: doctorate in France[18]
  • Family name: Francou[19]
  • Given name: Bernard[20]
  • Work location: Grenoble[21], Quito[22], La Paz[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
  • Birth name: Bernard Marie Michel Francou[25]
  • Assessment: agrégation de géographie[26]
  • Academia.edu profile URL: https://yvescitton.academia.edu/BernardFrancou[27]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Francou born?

Bernard Francou's place of birth was Briançon[2].

What did Bernard Francou do for work?

Bernard Francou worked as a glaciologist[3], research fellow[4], and university teacher[5].

What awards did Bernard Francou receive?

Honors received include Rolex Awards for Enterprise[13] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].

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  17. [18] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Who's Who in France. Retrieved . great-ice.ird.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [26] ↑ . great-ice.ird.fr. great-ice.ird.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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