Charles Palache
American mineralogist (1869–1954)
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Summary
Charles Palache was born on July 18, 1869[1], in San Francisco[2]. He died on December 5, 1954[3], in Berkeley[4]. He worked as a mineralogist[5], university teacher[6], and crystallographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: mineralogy[10]
- Position held: President of the Geological Society of America[11], President of the Mineralogical Society of America[12]
- Employer: Harvard University[13]
- Educated at: University of California, Berkeley[14]
- Student: Elbert A. King[15]
- Award received: Roebling Medal[16]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[17], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family name: Palache[20]
- Given name: Charles[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
Why It Matters
Charles Palache is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Charles Palache born?
Charles Palache was born in San Francisco[2].
Where did Charles Palache die?
Charles Palache passed away in Berkeley[4].
What did Charles Palache do for work?
Charles Palache worked as a mineralogist[5], university teacher[6], and crystallographer[7].
Where did Charles Palache go to school?
Charles Palache was educated at University of California, Berkeley[14].
What awards did Charles Palache receive?
Honors received include Roebling Medal[16].