Corentin Louis Kervran

French scientist known for his controversial theories on "biological transmutations" (1901–1983)
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Corentin Louis Kervran

Summary

Corentin Louis Kervran is a human[1]. His place of birth was Quimper[2]. He was born on March 3, 1901[3]. He passed away in Quimperlé[4]. He died on February 2, 1983[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Corentin Louis Kervran was born in Quimper[2].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran died in Quimperlé[4].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran was born on March 3, 1901[3].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran died on February 2, 1983[5].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran held citizenship in France[8].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran received the Ig Nobel Prize[9].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran is recorded as male[10].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran's family name is recorded as Kervran[12].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran's given name is recorded as Corentin[13].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[14].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Corentin Louis Pierre Marie Kervran'}[15].
  • Corentin Louis Kervran's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Corentin Louis Kervran'}[16].

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Origins and Family

Corentin Louis Kervran was born in Quimper[2]. He was born on March 3, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Corentin Louis Kervran worked as a naturalist[6].

Recognition

Corentin Louis Kervran received the Ig Nobel Prize[9].

Death and Burial

Corentin Louis Kervran died on February 2, 1983[5]. He passed away in Quimperlé[4].

Why It Matters

Corentin Louis Kervran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Corentin Louis Kervran born?

Corentin Louis Kervran's place of birth was Quimper[2].

Where did Corentin Louis Kervran die?

Corentin Louis Kervran died in Quimperlé[4].

What did Corentin Louis Kervran do for work?

Corentin Louis Kervran worked as naturalist[6].

What awards did Corentin Louis Kervran receive?

Honors received include Ig Nobel Prize[9].

References

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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. [10] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . improbable.com. improbable.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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