Charles Vélain

Summary

Charles Vélain is a human^[1]. Born in Château-Thierry^[2], he… he was born on May 16, 1845^[3]. He died on June 6, 1925^[4]. He worked as a geologist^[5] and geographer^[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[7]

Key Facts

• Charles Vélain's place of birth was Château-Thierry^[2].
• Charles Vélain was born on May 16, 1845^[3].
• Charles Vélain died on June 6, 1925^[4].
• Charles Vélain held citizenship in France^[8].
• Charles Vélain worked as a geologist^[5].
• Charles Vélain's professions included geographer^[6].
• Charles Vélain was employed by University of Paris^[9].
• Charles Vélain received the Officer of the Legion of Honour^[10].
• Charles Vélain received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[11].
• Charles Vélain is recorded as male^[12].
• Charles Vélain's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• Charles Vélain supervised Regina Fleszarowa as a doctoral student^[14].
• Charles Vélain's Commons category is recorded as Charles Vélain^[15].
• Charles Vélain's family name is recorded as Q65114647^[16].
• Charles Vélain's given name is recorded as Charles^[17].
• Charles Vélain's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[18].
• Charles Vélain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[19].
• Charles Vélain's Commons Creator page is recorded as Charles Vélain^[20].
• Charles Vélain's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Vélain'}^[21].
• Charles Vélain's contributed to creative work is recorded as Popular Science^[22].
• Charles Vélain's writing language is recorded as French^[23].
• Charles Vélain's collection items at is recorded as Natural History Museum, Vienna^[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Château-Thierry^[2], Charles Vélain… he was born on May 16, 1845^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist^[5] and geographer^[6]. Charles Vélain was employed by University of Paris^[9]. He supervised Regina Fleszarowa as a doctoral student^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour^[10], a grade of an order^[25], in France^[26] and Knight of the Legion of Honour^[11], a grade of an order^[27], in France^[28].

Death and Burial

Charles Vélain died on June 6, 1925^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Vélain include Mount Velain^[29], a mountain^[30].

Why It Matters

Charles Vélain is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[7]

Entities named for him include Mount Velain^[29], a mountain^[30].

His notable doctoral advisees include Regina Fleszarowa^[31], a geographer^[32], 1888–1969^[33], of Poland^[34], awarded the Medal of Independence^[35].

FAQs

Where was Charles Vélain born?

Charles Vélain was born in Château-Thierry^[2].

What did Charles Vélain do for work?

Charles Vélain worked as geologist^[5] and geographer^[6].

What awards did Charles Vélain receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour^[10] and Knight of the Legion of Honour^[11].