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][11] and died on December 16, 1940, in Haelen from disease [1][11][2][3][4][5][12][6][7][10]. 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 [12]. 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 .
Key Facts
- Child: Marie Eugénie Hooijer-Dubois[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Occupation: geologist[14], anatomical draftsperson[15], medical officer[16], paleontologist[17], anthropologist[18]
- Field of work: paleoanthropology[19]
- Employer: University of Amsterdam[20], Teylers Museum[21], Royal Netherlands Army[22]
- Educated at: University of Amsterdam[23]
- Award received: honorary doctorate[24]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[25], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Eugene Dubois[28]
- Archives at: Naturalis Biodiversity Center[29]
- Cause of death: disease[30]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Medicine[31]
- Family name: Dubois[32]
- Given name: Eugène[33], Marie[34], François[35], Thomas[36]
- Author citation (zoology): Dubois[37]
- Work location: Haarlem[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40], Pioneers and Milestones of Indonesian Geology 3. Paleontologists and Other Specialists[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Birth name: Marie Eugène François Thomas Dubois[43]
- Name in native language: Tomas Dubois[44]
- Owner of: Dubois collection[45]
Why It Matters
Eugène Dubois has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Eugène Dubois born?
Eugène Dubois's place of birth was Eijsden[2].
Where did Eugène Dubois die?
Eugène Dubois died in Haelen[4].
What did Eugène Dubois do for work?
Eugène Dubois worked as a curator[5], physician[6], paleoanthropologist[7], anatomist[8], and university teacher[9].
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].