Charles Jacob

French geologist
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Charles Jacob

Summary

Charles Jacob is a human[1]. Born in Annemasse[2], he… he was born on +1878-02-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1962-08-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Jacob's place of birth was Annemasse[2].
  • Charles Jacob passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Charles Jacob was born on +1878-02-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Jacob died on +1962-08-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Jacob held citizenship in France[9].
  • Charles Jacob worked as a geologist[6].
  • Charles Jacob worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Charles Jacob held the position of Q30739705[10].
  • Charles Jacob held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[11].
  • Charles Jacob held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[12].
  • Charles Jacob held the position of professor emeritus[13].
  • Charles Jacob held the position of professor[14].
  • Charles Jacob held the position of senior lecturer[15].
  • Among Charles Jacob's employers was Faculté des sciences de Toulouse[16].
  • Among Charles Jacob's employers was University of Bordeaux[17].
  • Among Charles Jacob's employers was Science Faculty of Paris[18].
  • Charles Jacob's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • Charles Jacob was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[20].
  • Charles Jacob's doctoral advisor was Wilfrid Kilian[21].
  • Charles Jacob received the Prix François-Fontannes[22].
  • Charles Jacob was a member of French Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Charles Jacob was a member of Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[24].
  • Charles Jacob was a member of Société géologique de France[25].
  • Charles Jacob was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[26].
  • Charles Jacob was a member of Romanian Academy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Jacob was born in Annemasse[2]. He was born on +1878-02-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Science Faculty of Paris[20], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1811[34]. Charles Jacob's doctoral advisor was Wilfrid Kilian[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Faculté des sciences de Toulouse[16], a faculty[36], in France[37]; University of Bordeaux[17], a university in France[38], in France[39], founded in 2014[40], headquartered in Bordeaux[41]; and Science Faculty of Paris[18], a faculty[42], in France[43], founded in 1811[44]. Positions held include Q30739705[10]; president of the French Academy of Sciences[11]; President of the Geological Society of France[12]; professor emeritus[13], an academic title[45]; professor[14], a title of authority[46]; and senior lecturer[15].

Recognition

Charles Jacob received the Prix François-Fontannes[22].

Death and Burial

Charles Jacob died on +1962-08-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Jacob ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

His notable doctoral advisees include Albert-Félix de Lapparent[47], a paleontologist[48], 1905–1975[49], of France[50], awarded the Auguste Viquesnel Prize[51].

FAQs

Where was Charles Jacob born?

Born in Annemasse[2], Charles Jacob…

Where did Charles Jacob die?

Charles Jacob passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Charles Jacob do for work?

Charles Jacob worked as geologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Charles Jacob go to school?

Charles Jacob was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19] and Science Faculty of Paris[20].

What awards did Charles Jacob receive?

Honors received include Prix François-Fontannes[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archives de Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [20] . SUDOC. tel.archives-ouvertes.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Les Professeurs de la Faculté des sciences de Paris. Retrieved . theses.hal.science. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . academie-sciences.fr. academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . rac.es. rac.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [35] . HAL. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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