Gaston Vasseur

French geologist and archaeologist (1855–1915)
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Gaston Vasseur

Summary

Gaston Vasseur is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1855[3]. He passed away in Bach[4]. He died on October 9, 1915[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and archaeologist[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Gaston Vasseur…
  • Gaston Vasseur's place of birth was former 3rd arrondissement of Paris[9].
  • Gaston Vasseur passed away in Bach[4].
  • Gaston Vasseur was born on August 5, 1855[3].
  • Gaston Vasseur died on October 9, 1915[5].
  • Gaston Vasseur is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Vasseur-Boudard[11].
  • Gaston Vasseur held citizenship in France[12].
  • Gaston Vasseur worked as a geologist[6].
  • Gaston Vasseur's professions included paleontologist[7].
  • Gaston Vasseur worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Gaston Vasseur's field of work was stratigraphy[13].
  • Gaston Vasseur's field of work was archaeology[14].
  • Gaston Vasseur held the position of lecturer[15].
  • Gaston Vasseur held the position of professor[16].
  • Gaston Vasseur held the position of curator[17].
  • Gaston Vasseur held the position of director[18].
  • Gaston Vasseur was educated at University of France[19].
  • Gaston Vasseur received the Auguste Viquesnel Prize[20].
  • Gaston Vasseur was a member of French Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Gaston Vasseur was a member of Académie des sciences, agriculture, arts et belles-lettres d'Aix[22].
  • Gaston Vasseur is recorded as male[23].
  • Gaston Vasseur's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Gaston Vasseur earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[25].
  • Gaston Vasseur's residence is recorded as 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[27], in France[28], founded in -0300[29] and former 3rd arrondissement of Paris[9], a former arrondissement of Paris[30], in France[31], founded in 1795[32]. Gaston Vasseur was born on August 5, 1855[3].

Education

Gaston Vasseur's education included a stint at University of France[19]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[25]. Studied under Edmond Hébert[33], a paleontologist[34], 1812–1890[35], of France[36], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[37], specialised in geology[38]; Ernest Munier-Chalmas[39], a geologist[40], 1843–1903[41], of France[42], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[43]; and Paul Gervais[44], a paleontologist[45], 1816–1879[46], of France[47], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[48], specialised in natural history[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and archaeologist[8]. Fields of work include stratigraphy[13], a branch of geology[50] and archaeology[14], an academic discipline[51]. Positions held include lecturer[15], a position[52]; professor[16], a title of authority[53]; curator[17], a profession[54]; and director[18], a profession[55].

Recognition

Gaston Vasseur received the Auguste Viquesnel Prize[20].

Death and Burial

Gaston Vasseur died on October 9, 1915[5]. He died in Bach[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[10] and Grave of Vasseur-Boudard[11].

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 geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and archaeologist[8].

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].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  19. [20] . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . Archives de Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [44] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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