Claude Allègre
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Claude Allègre was a French[1][2] politician, geologist, and geochemist[3][4] born on March 31, 1937, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris[5][6]. He died on January 4, 2025, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris[5][6][7]. His professional fields encompassed geochemistry and politics[4], and he received his education at the Lycée Charlemagne, Lycée Saint-Louis, and the Science Faculty of Paris[8].
Throughout his career, he held several significant positions. In politics, he served as the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation from 1997 to 2000[3], a Member of the European Parliament in 1989[3], and a regional council member from 1992 to 1997[3]. In the field of geochemistry, he served as director from 1976 to 1986[3].
His work earned him numerous awards, including the CNRS Gold medal, the Arthur L. Day Medal, the V. M. Goldschmidt Award, and two more[9][10][11]. Additionally, he received the French honors of Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms, Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit, and Commander of the Legion of Honour[9][10][11].
Claude Allègre
Summary
Claude Allègre is a human[1]. Born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on +1937-03-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +2025-01-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], geologist[7], and geochemist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2], Claude Allègre…
- Claude Allègre passed away in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Claude Allègre was born on +1937-03-31T00:00:00Z[3].
- Claude Allègre died on +2025-01-04T00:00:00Z[5].
- Claude Allègre is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
- Claude Allègre held citizenship in France[11].
- Claude Allègre worked as a politician[6].
- Claude Allègre's professions included geologist[7].
- Claude Allègre's professions included geochemist[8].
- Claude Allègre's field of work was geochemistry[12].
- Claude Allègre's field of work was politics[13].
- Claude Allègre held the position of Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation[14].
- Claude Allègre held the position of Member of the European Parliament[15].
- Claude Allègre held the position of director[16].
- Claude Allègre held the position of regional council member[17].
- Among Claude Allègre's employers was L'Express[18].
- Claude Allègre was employed by Paris Diderot University[19].
- Claude Allègre was employed by National Center for Scientific Research[20].
- Among Claude Allègre's employers was Paris Institute of Earth Physics[21].
- Claude Allègre's education included a stint at Lycée Charlemagne[22].
- Claude Allègre's education included a stint at Lycée Saint-Louis[23].
- Claude Allègre was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[24].
- Claude Allègre's doctoral advisor was Pierre Routhier[25].
- Claude Allègre received the CNRS Gold medal[26].
- Claude Allègre received the Arthur L. Day Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2], Claude Allègre… he was born on +1937-03-31T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at Lycée Charlemagne[22], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Lycée Saint-Louis[23], an educational facility[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33]; and Science Faculty of Paris[24], a faculty[34], in France[35], founded in 1811[36]. Claude Allègre's doctoral advisor was Pierre Routhier[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], geologist[7], and geochemist[8]. Fields of work include geochemistry[12], a branch of chemistry[37] and politics[13], an academic discipline[38]. Employers include L'Express[18], a newspaper[39], in France[40], founded in 1953[41], headquartered in Paris[42]; Paris Diderot University[19], a university in France[43], in France[44], founded in 1971[45], headquartered in Paris[46]; National Center for Scientific Research[20], a French public establishment of a scientific and technological character[47], in France[48], founded in 1939[49], headquartered in Paris[50]; and Paris Institute of Earth Physics[21], a research institute[51], in France[52], founded in 1921[53], headquartered in Paris[54]. Positions held include Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation[14], a position[55], in France[56]; Member of the European Parliament[15], a member of parliament[57], founded in 1979[58]; director[16], a profession[59]; and regional council member[17]. Doctoral students include Bruno Hamelin[60], Philippe Negrel[61], Stéphane Roy[62], and Damien Lemarchand[63].
Recognition
Awards received include CNRS Gold medal[26], a science award[64], in France[65], founded in 1954[66]; Arthur L. Day Medal[27], a science award[67], in United States[68], founded in 1948[69]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[70], a grade of an order[71], founded in 1955[72]; Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[73], a grade of an order[74], in France[75]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[76], a grade of an order[77], in France[78]; and V. M. Goldschmidt Award[79].
Personal Life
Claude Allègre was affiliated with the Socialist Party[80].
Death and Burial
Claude Allègre died on +2025-01-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Claude Allègre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
FAQs
Where was Claude Allègre born?
Claude Allègre was born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Claude Allègre die?
Claude Allègre died in 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Claude Allègre do for work?
Claude Allègre worked as politician[6], geologist[7], and geochemist[8].
Where did Claude Allègre go to school?
Claude Allègre was educated at Lycée Charlemagne[22], Lycée Saint-Louis[23], and Science Faculty of Paris[24].
What awards did Claude Allègre receive?
Honors received include CNRS Gold medal[26], Arthur L. Day Medal[27], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[70], and Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[73].