Gérard Férey

French chemist (1941-2017)
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Gérard Férey

Summary

Gérard Férey is a human[1]. He was born in Bréhal[2]. He was born on July 14, 1941[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on August 19, 2017[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and researcher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gérard Férey's place of birth was Bréhal[2].
  • Gérard Férey died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Gérard Férey was born on July 14, 1941[3].
  • Gérard Férey died on August 19, 2017[5].
  • Gérard Férey held citizenship in France[9].
  • Gérard Férey worked as a chemist[6].
  • Gérard Férey worked as a researcher[7].
  • Gérard Férey held the position of professeur des universités[10].
  • Among Gérard Férey's employers was Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines[11].
  • Gérard Férey was educated at University of Caen Normandy[12].
  • Gérard Férey was educated at Pierre and Marie Curie University[13].
  • Gérard Férey's education included a stint at University of Paris[14].
  • Gérard Férey's education included a stint at Le Mans University[15].
  • Gérard Férey received the CNRS Gold medal[16].
  • Gérard Férey received the Gay-Lussac-Humboldt-Prize[17].
  • Gérard Férey received the Lavoisier Medal[18].
  • Gérard Férey received the Paul Pascal Prize[19].
  • Gérard Férey received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Gérard Férey received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[21].
  • Gérard Férey was a member of French Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Gérard Férey was a member of Academia Europaea[23].
  • Gérard Férey was a member of Institut Universitaire de France[24].
  • Gérard Férey is recorded as male[25].
  • Gérard Férey's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gérard Férey supervised Philippe Lacorre as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gérard Férey was born in Bréhal[2]. He was born on July 14, 1941[3].

Education

Educated at University of Caen Normandy[12], a public university[28], in France[29], founded in 1432[30], headquartered in Caen[31]; Pierre and Marie Curie University[13], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1971[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; University of Paris[14], a former entity[36], in France[37], founded in 1150[38], headquartered in Paris[39]; and Le Mans University[15], a public university[40], in France[41], founded in 1977[42], headquartered in Le Mans[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and researcher[7]. Gérard Férey was employed by Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines[11]. He held the position of professeur des universités[10]. Doctoral students include Philippe Lacorre[27], a researcher[44], b. 1958[45]; Thierry Loiseau[46], a researcher[47]; Christian Serre[48], a chemist[49], b. 1970[50], of France[51], awarded the Berthelot medal[52]; Suzy Surblé[53], a researcher[54], b. 1977[55]; and Christophe Volkringer[56], a researcher[57], b. 1981[58].

Recognition

Awards received include CNRS Gold medal[16], a science award[59], in France[60], founded in 1954[61]; Gay-Lussac-Humboldt-Prize[17], a science award[62], in France[63], founded in 1981[64]; Lavoisier Medal[18], a medallion[65], in France[66]; Paul Pascal Prize[19], a science award[67]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[68], in France[69]; and Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], an award[70], in France[71].

Death and Burial

Gérard Férey died on August 19, 2017[5]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Gérard Férey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Gérard Férey born?

Born in Bréhal[2], Gérard Férey…

Where did Gérard Férey die?

Gérard Férey passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Gérard Férey do for work?

Gérard Férey worked as chemist[6] and researcher[7].

Where did Gérard Férey go to school?

Gérard Férey was educated at University of Caen Normandy[12], Pierre and Marie Curie University[13], University of Paris[14], and Le Mans University[15].

What awards did Gérard Férey receive?

Honors received include CNRS Gold medal[16], Gay-Lussac-Humboldt-Prize[17], Lavoisier Medal[18], and Paul Pascal Prize[19].

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  2. [72] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [73] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Gérard
    Doctoral student Philippe Lacorre, Thierry Loiseau, Christian Serre +2
    Family name Férey
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