François Ellenberger

French geologist (1915-2000)
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François Ellenberger

Summary

François Ellenberger is a human[1]. He was born in Lealui[2]. He was born on May 5, 1915[3]. He passed away in Bures-sur-Yvette[4]. He died on January 11, 2000[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], military personnel[7], researcher[8], and university teacher[9].

Key Facts

  • François Ellenberger's place of birth was Lealui[2].
  • François Ellenberger died in Bures-sur-Yvette[4].
  • François Ellenberger was born on May 5, 1915[3].
  • François Ellenberger died on January 11, 2000[5].
  • François Ellenberger held citizenship in France[10].
  • François Ellenberger's professions included geologist[6].
  • François Ellenberger worked as a military personnel[7].
  • François Ellenberger worked as a researcher[8].
  • François Ellenberger worked as a university teacher[9].
  • François Ellenberger held the position of president[11].
  • François Ellenberger held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[12].
  • François Ellenberger held the position of senior lecturer[13].
  • François Ellenberger held the position of professor[14].
  • François Ellenberger's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[15].
  • François Ellenberger's education included a stint at Science Faculty of Paris[16].
  • François Ellenberger received the Sue Tyler Friedman Medal[17].
  • François Ellenberger received the Mary C. Rabbitt History And Philosophy of Geology Award[18].
  • François Ellenberger received the Auguste Viquesnel Prize[19].
  • François Ellenberger received the CNRS bronze medal[20].
  • François Ellenberger was a member of COFRHIGEO[21].
  • François Ellenberger was a member of Société géologique de France[22].
  • François Ellenberger is recorded as male[23].
  • François Ellenberger's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • François Ellenberger earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].
  • François Ellenberger was part of the conflict World War II[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lealui[2], François Ellenberger… he was born on May 5, 1915[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[15], a école normale supérieure[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in Paris[30] and Science Faculty of Paris[16], a faculty[31], in France[32], founded in 1811[33]. François Ellenberger earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], military personnel[7], researcher[8], and university teacher[9]. Positions held include president[11], a position[34]; President of the Geological Society of France[12]; senior lecturer[13]; and professor[14], a title of authority[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Sue Tyler Friedman Medal[17], a science award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Mary C. Rabbitt History And Philosophy of Geology Award[18], an award[38], founded in 1981[39]; Auguste Viquesnel Prize[19], a science award[40], in France[41], founded in 1876[42]; and CNRS bronze medal[20], a science award[43], in France[44].

Death and Burial

François Ellenberger died on January 11, 2000[5]. He died in Bures-sur-Yvette[4].

FAQs

Where was François Ellenberger born?

Born in Lealui[2], François Ellenberger…

Where did François Ellenberger die?

François Ellenberger passed away in Bures-sur-Yvette[4].

What did François Ellenberger do for work?

François Ellenberger worked as geologist[6], military personnel[7], researcher[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did François Ellenberger go to school?

François Ellenberger was educated at École Normale Supérieure[15] and Science Faculty of Paris[16].

What awards did François Ellenberger receive?

Honors received include Sue Tyler Friedman Medal[17], Mary C. Rabbitt History And Philosophy of Geology Award[18], Auguste Viquesnel Prize[19], and CNRS bronze medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikif.hypotheses.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . archicubes.ens.fr. archicubes.ens.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . wikif.hypotheses.org. wikif.hypotheses.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . community.geosociety.org. community.geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikif.hypotheses.org. wikif.hypotheses.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . HAL. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. ahpne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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