Edmond Locard

French forensic scientist (1877–1966)
Person human Q977759
Edmond Locard
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Edmond Locard

Summary

Edmond Locard is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Chamond[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1877[3]. He passed away in Caluire-et-Cuire[4]. He died on May 4, 1966[5]. He worked as a criminologist[6], writer[7], journalist[8], music critic[9], and forensic scientist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Edmond Locard was born in Saint-Chamond[2].
  • Edmond Locard passed away in Caluire-et-Cuire[4].
  • Edmond Locard was born on December 13, 1877[3].
  • Edmond Locard died on May 4, 1966[5].
  • Edmond Locard is buried at Cemetery of Oullins[12].
  • Edmond Locard's father was Arnould Locard[13].
  • A child of Edmond Locard was Denise Stagnara[14].
  • Edmond Locard held citizenship in France[15].
  • Edmond Locard's professions included criminologist[6].
  • Edmond Locard worked as a writer[7].
  • Edmond Locard worked as a journalist[8].
  • Edmond Locard worked as a music critic[9].
  • Edmond Locard worked as a forensic scientist[10].
  • Edmond Locard worked as a physician[16].
  • Among Edmond Locard's employers was Q114099277[17].
  • Edmond Locard was educated at Q114099277[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Edmond Locard is criminalistics[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Edmond Locard is forensic autopsy[20].
  • Edmond Locard received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Edmond Locard was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[22].
  • Edmond Locard was influenced by Alexandre Lacassagne[23].
  • Edmond Locard is recorded as male[24].
  • Edmond Locard's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edmond Locard's Commons category is recorded as Edmond Locard[26].
  • Edmond Locard's archives at is recorded as Lyon Municipal Archives[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edmond Locard was born in Saint-Chamond[2]. He was born on December 13, 1877[3]. His father was Arnould Locard[13].

Education

Edmond Locard's education included a stint at Q114099277[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include criminologist[6], writer[7], journalist[8], music critic[9], forensic scientist[10], and physician[16]. Among Edmond Locard's employers was Q114099277[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include criminalistics[19], an academic discipline[28] and forensic autopsy[20]. Things named for Edmond Locard include Locard's exchange principle[29], a principle[30].

Recognition

Edmond Locard received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].

Personal Life

A child of Edmond Locard was Denise Stagnara[14].

Death and Burial

Edmond Locard died on May 4, 1966[5]. He passed away in Caluire-et-Cuire[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Oullins[12].

Why It Matters

Edmond Locard has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Locard's exchange principle[29], a principle[30].

FAQs

Where was Edmond Locard born?

Edmond Locard's place of birth was Saint-Chamond[2].

Where did Edmond Locard die?

Edmond Locard passed away in Caluire-et-Cuire[4].

Who were Edmond Locard's parents?

Edmond Locard's father was Arnould Locard[13].

What did Edmond Locard do for work?

Edmond Locard worked as criminologist[6], writer[7], journalist[8], music critic[9], and forensic scientist[10].

Where did Edmond Locard go to school?

Edmond Locard was educated at Q114099277[18].

What awards did Edmond Locard receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . gw.geneanet.org. gw.geneanet.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. leprogres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Q104816538. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . bm-lyon.fr. bm-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . recherches.archives-lyon.fr. Retrieved . recherches.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . franceinter.fr. franceinter.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . linflux.com. linflux.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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