Charles Mérieux

French scientist (1907-2001)
Person human Q2959882
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Charles Mérieux

Summary

Charles Mérieux is a human[1]. His place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He was born on January 9, 1907[3]. He passed away in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[4]. He died on January 19, 2001[5]. He worked as a scientist[6] and physician[7].

Key Facts

  • Charles Mérieux was born in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2].
  • Charles Mérieux died in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[4].
  • Charles Mérieux was born on January 9, 1907[3].
  • Charles Mérieux died on January 19, 2001[5].
  • Charles Mérieux is buried at Q83191746[8].
  • Charles Mérieux's father was Marcel Mérieux[9].
  • A child of Charles Mérieux was Alain Mérieux[10].
  • Charles Mérieux held citizenship in France[11].
  • Charles Mérieux's professions included scientist[6].
  • Charles Mérieux's professions included physician[7].
  • Charles Mérieux received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Charles Mérieux received the honorary doctorate from University of Lyon-II[13].
  • Charles Mérieux was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[14].
  • Charles Mérieux is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles Mérieux's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Charles Mérieux's Commons category is recorded as Charles Mérieux[17].
  • Charles Mérieux's family name is recorded as Mérieux[18].
  • Charles Mérieux's given name is recorded as Charles[19].
  • Charles Mérieux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[20].
  • Charles Mérieux's birth name is recorded as Charles Francisque Paul Mérieux[21].
  • Charles Mérieux's name in native language is recorded as Charles Mérieux[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Mérieux's place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He was born on January 9, 1907[3]. His father was Marcel Mérieux[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include scientist[6] and physician[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[23], in France[24] and honorary doctorate from University of Lyon-II[13], an award[25], in France[26].

Personal Life

A child of Charles Mérieux was Alain Mérieux[10].

Death and Burial

Charles Mérieux died on January 19, 2001[5]. He passed away in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[4]. He is buried at Q83191746[8].

FAQs

Where was Charles Mérieux born?

Charles Mérieux was born in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2].

Where did Charles Mérieux die?

Charles Mérieux passed away in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[4].

Who were Charles Mérieux's parents?

Charles Mérieux's father was Marcel Mérieux[9].

What did Charles Mérieux do for work?

Charles Mérieux worked as scientist[6] and physician[7].

What awards did Charles Mérieux receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[12] and honorary doctorate from University of Lyon-II[13].

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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. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . univ-lyon2.fr. univ-lyon2.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language Charles Mérieux
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    Place of birth 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
    Library of congress authority id n89620906
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