Gérard Waterlot

French geologist and professor
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Gérard Waterlot

Summary

Gérard Waterlot is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pont-à-Vendin[2]. He was born on +1904-10-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Marcq-en-Barœul[4]. He died on +1982-04-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], university teacher[7], hydrogeologist[8], and paleontologist[9].

Key Facts

  • Gérard Waterlot was born in Pont-à-Vendin[2].
  • Gérard Waterlot died in Marcq-en-Barœul[4].
  • Gérard Waterlot was born on +1904-10-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gérard Waterlot died on +1982-04-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gérard Waterlot held citizenship in France[10].
  • Gérard Waterlot worked as a geologist[6].
  • Gérard Waterlot worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Gérard Waterlot worked as a hydrogeologist[8].
  • Gérard Waterlot's professions included paleontologist[9].
  • Gérard Waterlot's field of work was Graptolithina[11].
  • Gérard Waterlot held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[12].
  • Gérard Waterlot held the position of honorary chairperson[13].
  • Among Gérard Waterlot's employers was University of Lille[14].
  • Gérard Waterlot received the Prix Jules Gosselet[15].
  • Gérard Waterlot received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[16].
  • Gérard Waterlot was a member of Société géologique de France[17].
  • Gérard Waterlot was a member of Société géologique du Nord[18].
  • Gérard Waterlot is recorded as male[19].
  • Gérard Waterlot's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gérard Waterlot's ISNI is recorded as 0000000061423518[21].
  • Gérard Waterlot's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 44377486[22].
  • Gérard Waterlot's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2017129748[23].
  • Gérard Waterlot's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12371448r[24].
  • Gérard Waterlot's IdRef ID is recorded as 032743017[25].
  • Gérard Waterlot's given name is recorded as Gérard[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Gérard Waterlot was born in Pont-à-Vendin[2]. He was born on +1904-10-14T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Studied under Charles Barrois[27], a paleontologist[28], 1851–1939[29], of France[30], awarded the Bigsby Medal[31], specialised in geology[32] and Pierre Pruvost[33], a geologist[34], 1890–1967[35], of France[36], awarded the Gustav-Steinmann Medal[37], specialised in mineralogy[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], university teacher[7], hydrogeologist[8], and paleontologist[9]. Gérard Waterlot's field of work was Graptolithina[11]. Among his employers was University of Lille[14]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of France[12] and honorary chairperson[13], an honorary position[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Jules Gosselet[15], a science award[40], in France[41], founded in 1910[42] and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[16], a grade of an order[43], founded in 1955[44].

Death and Burial

Gérard Waterlot died on +1982-04-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Marcq-en-Barœul[4].

FAQs

Where was Gérard Waterlot born?

Gérard Waterlot was born in Pont-à-Vendin[2].

Where did Gérard Waterlot die?

Gérard Waterlot died in Marcq-en-Barœul[4].

What did Gérard Waterlot do for work?

Gérard Waterlot worked as geologist[6], university teacher[7], hydrogeologist[8], and paleontologist[9].

What awards did Gérard Waterlot receive?

Honors received include Prix Jules Gosselet[15] and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. asap.univ-lille.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . ori-nuxeo.univ-lille1.fr. ori-nuxeo.univ-lille1.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Q80900474. asap.univ-lille.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Q80900474. asap.univ-lille.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

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