Eugène Dubois

Dutch paleoanthropologist (1858–1940)
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Eugène Dubois
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Eugène Dubois was born on January 28, 1858, in Eijsden [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] and died on December 16, 1940, in Haelen from disease [1][10][2][3][4][5][11][6][7]. A citizen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands , he pursued his education at the University of Amsterdam . His professional roles included serving as a curator, physician, paleoanthropologist, anatomist, university teacher, and geologist .

He maintained a long association with the University of Amsterdam as an employer across several periods, specifically from 1899 to 1907, 1907 to 1926, 1926 to 1928, and 1928 to 1929 [11]. Dubois received an honorary doctorate as an award for his work . He was also a member of the American Philosophical Society and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences .

Eugène Dubois

Summary

Eugène Dubois is a human[1]. Born in Eijsden[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1858[3]. He died in Haelen[4]. He died on December 16, 1940[5]. He worked as a curator[6], physician[7], paleoanthropologist[8], anatomist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (318 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Dubois was born in Eijsden[2].
  • Eugène Dubois died in Haelen[4].
  • Eugène Dubois was born on January 28, 1858[3].
  • Eugène Dubois died on December 16, 1940[5].
  • A child of Eugène Dubois was Marie Eugénie Hooijer-Dubois[12].
  • Eugène Dubois held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[13].
  • French was Eugène Dubois's native language[14].
  • Eugène Dubois's professions included curator[6].
  • Eugène Dubois's professions included physician[7].
  • Eugène Dubois's professions included paleoanthropologist[8].
  • Eugène Dubois worked as an anatomist[9].
  • Eugène Dubois worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Eugène Dubois worked as a geologist[15].
  • Eugène Dubois's field of work was paleoanthropology[16].
  • Among Eugène Dubois's employers was University of Amsterdam[17].
  • Eugène Dubois was employed by University of Amsterdam[18].
  • Eugène Dubois was employed by University of Amsterdam[19].
  • Eugène Dubois was employed by University of Amsterdam[20].
  • Eugène Dubois was employed by University of Amsterdam[21].
  • Among Eugène Dubois's employers was Teylers Museum[22].
  • Eugène Dubois's education included a stint at University of Amsterdam[23].
  • Eugène Dubois received the honorary doctorate[24].
  • Eugène Dubois was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
  • Eugène Dubois was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Eugène Dubois is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugène Dubois's place of birth was Eijsden[2]. He was born on January 28, 1858[3]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Eugène Dubois's education included a stint at University of Amsterdam[23]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include curator[6], physician[7], paleoanthropologist[8], anatomist[9], university teacher[10], and geologist[15]. Eugène Dubois's field of work was paleoanthropology[16]. Employers include University of Amsterdam[17], a university[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1632[31], headquartered in Amsterdam[32]; Teylers Museum[22], a museum[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1784[35]; and Royal Netherlands Army[36], an army[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1814[39].

Recognition

Eugène Dubois received the honorary doctorate[24].

Personal Life

A child of Eugène Dubois was Marie Eugénie Hooijer-Dubois[12].

Death and Burial

Eugène Dubois died on December 16, 1940[5]. He died in Haelen[4]. The cause of death was disease[40].

Why It Matters

Eugène Dubois ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (318 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Dubois born?

Eugène Dubois's place of birth was Eijsden[2].

Where did Eugène Dubois die?

Eugène Dubois passed away in Haelen[4].

What did Eugène Dubois do for work?

Eugène Dubois worked as curator[6], physician[7], paleoanthropologist[8], anatomist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Eugène Dubois go to school?

Eugène Dubois was educated at University of Amsterdam[23].

What awards did Eugène Dubois receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[24].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [28] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Amsterdam
    Native language French
    Child Marie Eugénie Hooijer-Dubois
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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