Ernest Fourneau

French scientist (1872-1949)
Person human Q910362
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Ernest Fourneau

Summary

Ernest Fourneau is a human[1]. Born in Biarritz[2], he… he was born on +1872-10-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Ascain[4]. He died on +1949-08-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], pharmacologist[7], university teacher[8], pharmacist[9], and biochemist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Biarritz[2], Ernest Fourneau…
  • Ernest Fourneau died in Ascain[4].
  • Ernest Fourneau was born on +1872-10-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernest Fourneau died on +1949-08-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ernest Fourneau held citizenship in France[12].
  • Ernest Fourneau's professions included chemist[6].
  • Ernest Fourneau worked as a pharmacologist[7].
  • Ernest Fourneau's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Ernest Fourneau's professions included pharmacist[9].
  • Ernest Fourneau's professions included biochemist[10].
  • Among Ernest Fourneau's employers was Complutense University of Madrid[13].
  • Ernest Fourneau was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[14].
  • Ernest Fourneau received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Ernest Fourneau received the Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[16].
  • Ernest Fourneau received the Jecker Prize[17].
  • Ernest Fourneau received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18].
  • Ernest Fourneau received the Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[19].
  • Ernest Fourneau received the Berthelot medal[20].
  • Ernest Fourneau was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Ernest Fourneau was a member of Académie nationale de pharmacie[22].
  • Ernest Fourneau was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[23].
  • Ernest Fourneau was a member of Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL[24].
  • Ernest Fourneau was a member of Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[25].
  • Ernest Fourneau was a member of Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[26].
  • Ernest Fourneau's image is recorded as Ernest Fourneau, vers 1930.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernest Fourneau's place of birth was Biarritz[2]. He was born on +1872-10-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Ernest Fourneau's education included a stint at Paris Medical Faculty[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], pharmacologist[7], university teacher[8], pharmacist[9], and biochemist[10]. Ernest Fourneau was employed by Complutense University of Madrid[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[16], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Jecker Prize[17], a science award[32]; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], a grade of an order[33], in Poland[34]; Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[19]; and Berthelot medal[20].

Death and Burial

Ernest Fourneau died on +1949-08-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Ascain[4].

Why It Matters

Ernest Fourneau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Fourneau born?

Ernest Fourneau was born in Biarritz[2].

Where did Ernest Fourneau die?

Ernest Fourneau died in Ascain[4].

What did Ernest Fourneau do for work?

Ernest Fourneau worked as chemist[6], pharmacologist[7], university teacher[8], pharmacist[9], and biochemist[10].

Where did Ernest Fourneau go to school?

Ernest Fourneau was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[14].

What awards did Ernest Fourneau receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[16], Jecker Prize[17], and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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