Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu

French geologist, volcanologist and mineralogist (1750-1801)
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Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu
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Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu

Summary

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu is a human[1]. He was born in Dolomieu[2]. He was born on June 23, 1750[3]. He died in Châteauneuf[4]. He died on November 26, 1801[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], mineralogist[7], and volcanologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was born in Dolomieu[2].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu passed away in Châteauneuf[4].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was born on June 23, 1750[3].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was born on June 24, 1750[10].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu died on November 26, 1801[5].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's father was François de Gratet de Dolomieu[11].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu held citizenship in France[12].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's professions included geologist[6].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu worked as a mineralogist[7].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu worked as a volcanologist[8].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's field of work was geology[13].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's education included a stint at Mines ParisTech[14].
  • A notable student of Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was Louis Depuch[15].
  • A notable student of Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was Louis Cordier[16].
  • A notable student of Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent[17].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[18].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was a member of French Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was a member of Knights Hospitaller[20].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[21].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was influenced by House of La Rochefoucauld[22].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu is recorded as male[23].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's Commons category is recorded as Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu[25].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's given name is recorded as Deodat[26].
  • Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's Commons gallery is recorded as Déodat de Dolomieu[27].

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Origins and Family

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was born in Dolomieu[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 23, 1750[3] and June 24, 1750[10]. His father was François de Gratet de Dolomieu[11].

Education

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's education included a stint at Mines ParisTech[14]. He studied under Alexandre-François de La Rochefoucauld, 1st Count of La Rochefoucauld[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], mineralogist[7], and volcanologist[8]. Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's field of work was geology[13]. Notable students include Louis Depuch[15], an explorer[29], 1774–1803[30], of France[31]; Louis Cordier[16], a geologist[32], 1777–1861[33], of France[34], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[35]; and Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent[17], an explorer[36], 1778–1846[37], of France[38], awarded the Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[39], specialised in botany[40].

Recognition

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[18].

Death and Burial

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu died on November 26, 1801[5]. He died in Châteauneuf[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu include Dolomites[41], a massif[42], in Italy[43]; dolostone[44]; and dolomite[45], a mineral species[46].

Why It Matters

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Dolomites[41], a massif[42], in Italy[43]; dolostone[44]; and dolomite[45], a mineral species[46].

FAQs

Where was Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu born?

Born in Dolomieu[2], Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu…

Where did Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu die?

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu died in Châteauneuf[4].

Who were Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's parents?

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu's father was François de Gratet de Dolomieu[11].

What did Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu do for work?

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu worked as geologist[6], mineralogist[7], and volcanologist[8].

Where did Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu go to school?

Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu was educated at Mines ParisTech[14].

What awards did Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu receive?

Honors received include Sovereign Military Order of Malta[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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