Gaston Vasseur
French geologist and archaeologist (1855–1915)
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Summary
Gaston Vasseur was born on August 5, 1855[1], in Paris[2]. He died on October 9, 1915[3], in Bach[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], paleontologist[6], and archaeologist[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: former 3rd arrondissement of Paris[9]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[10], Grave of Vasseur-Boudard[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Field of work: stratigraphy[13], archaeology[14]
- Position held: lecturer[15], professor[16], curator[17], director[18]
- Educated at: University of France[19]
- Award received: Auguste Viquesnel Prize[20]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[21], Académie des sciences, agriculture, arts et belles-lettres d'Aix[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Science[24]
- Residence: 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[25], Hyères[26]
- Family name: Vasseur[27]
- Given name: Gaston[28], Casimir[29]
- Significant event: marriage[30]
- Described at URL: https://www.univ-amu.fr/fr/public/collection-de-gaston-casimir-vasseur[31], https://asnat.fr/Dossier-biographies/biographie-Vasseur.php[32]
- Relative: Léon Carez[33]
- Student of: Edmond Hébert[34], Ernest Munier-Chalmas[35], Paul Gervais[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Birth name: Casamir Gaston Vasseur[38]
- Different from: Gaston Vasseur[39]
- Social classification: married[40]
- Has works in the collection: Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille[41], University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[42]
- Writing language: French[43]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[44]
FAQs
Where was Gaston Vasseur born?
Gaston Vasseur was born in Paris[2].
Where did Gaston Vasseur die?
Gaston Vasseur passed away in Bach[4].
What did Gaston Vasseur do for work?
Gaston Vasseur worked as a geologist[5], paleontologist[6], and archaeologist[7].
Where did Gaston Vasseur go to school?
Gaston Vasseur was educated at University of France[19].
What awards did Gaston Vasseur receive?
Honors received include Auguste Viquesnel Prize[20].