Claude Lorius
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Summary
Claude Lorius is a human[1]. Born in Besançon[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1932[3]. He died in Charnay-lès-Mâcon[4]. He died on March 21, 2023[5]. He worked as a glaciologist[6], climatologist[7], researcher[8], and physicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Claude Lorius's place of birth was Besançon[2].
- Claude Lorius died in Charnay-lès-Mâcon[4].
- Claude Lorius was born on February 27, 1932[3].
- Claude Lorius was born on February 25, 1932[11].
- Claude Lorius died on March 21, 2023[5].
- Claude Lorius held citizenship in France[12].
- Claude Lorius's professions included glaciologist[6].
- Claude Lorius worked as a climatologist[7].
- Claude Lorius's professions included researcher[8].
- Claude Lorius's professions included physicist[9].
- Claude Lorius's field of work was glaciology[13].
- Claude Lorius's field of work was climatology[14].
- Claude Lorius was employed by National Center for Scientific Research[15].
- Claude Lorius's education included a stint at Marie and Louis Pasteur University[16].
- Claude Lorius received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
- Claude Lorius received the CNRS Gold medal[18].
- Claude Lorius received the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement[19].
- Claude Lorius received the Balzan Prize[20].
- Claude Lorius received the Humboldt Prize[21].
- Claude Lorius received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Claude Lorius was a member of French Academy of Sciences[23].
- Claude Lorius was a member of French Academy of Technologies[24].
- Claude Lorius was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[25].
- Claude Lorius was a member of Academia Europaea[26].
- Claude Lorius is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Besançon[2], Claude Lorius… Recorded date of birth include February 27, 1932[3] and February 25, 1932[11].
Education
Claude Lorius's education included a stint at Marie and Louis Pasteur University[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include glaciologist[6], climatologist[7], researcher[8], and physicist[9]. Fields of work include glaciology[13], a field of study[28] and climatology[14], an interdisciplinary science[29]. Claude Lorius was employed by National Center for Scientific Research[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; CNRS Gold medal[18], a science award[32], in France[33], founded in 1954[34]; Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement[19], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1973[37]; Balzan Prize[20], a science award[38], in Switzerland[39], founded in 1961[40]; Humboldt Prize[21], a science award[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1972[43]; and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].
Death and Burial
Claude Lorius died on March 21, 2023[5]. He passed away in Charnay-lès-Mâcon[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Claude Lorius include Mount Lorius[46], a mountain[47] and 35621 Lorius[48], an asteroid[49].
Why It Matters
Claude Lorius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Mount Lorius[46], a mountain[47] and 35621 Lorius[48], an asteroid[49].
FAQs
Where was Claude Lorius born?
Claude Lorius's place of birth was Besançon[2].
Where did Claude Lorius die?
Claude Lorius passed away in Charnay-lès-Mâcon[4].
What did Claude Lorius do for work?
Claude Lorius worked as glaciologist[6], climatologist[7], researcher[8], and physicist[9].
Where did Claude Lorius go to school?
Claude Lorius was educated at Marie and Louis Pasteur University[16].
What awards did Claude Lorius receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], CNRS Gold medal[18], Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement[19], and Balzan Prize[20].