Ghislain de Marsily

French geologist
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Ghislain de Marsily

Summary

Ghislain de Marsily is a human[1]. He was born in Fontvieille[2]. He was born on October 18, 1939[3]. He died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 21, 2024[5]. He worked as a mining engineer[6], university teacher[7], and hydrogeologist[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Fontvieille[2], Ghislain de Marsily…
  • Ghislain de Marsily died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Ghislain de Marsily was born on October 18, 1939[3].
  • Ghislain de Marsily died on April 21, 2024[5].
  • Ghislain de Marsily held citizenship in France[9].
  • Ghislain de Marsily worked as a mining engineer[6].
  • Ghislain de Marsily's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ghislain de Marsily worked as a hydrogeologist[8].
  • Ghislain de Marsily held the position of professor[10].
  • Ghislain de Marsily held the position of professor emeritus[11].
  • Ghislain de Marsily held the position of Director of Research at CNRS[12].
  • Ghislain de Marsily was educated at Mines ParisTech[13].
  • Ghislain de Marsily's education included a stint at Pierre and Marie Curie University[14].
  • Ghislain de Marsily received the Prix Jules Gosselet[15].
  • Ghislain de Marsily received the Meinzer Award[16].
  • Ghislain de Marsily received the honorary doctorate from the Université du Québec[17].
  • Ghislain de Marsily received the Meinzer Award[18].
  • Ghislain de Marsily received the honorary doctor of the University of Neuchâtel[19].
  • Ghislain de Marsily received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Ghislain de Marsily was a member of Academia Europaea[21].
  • Ghislain de Marsily was a member of American Geophysical Union[22].
  • Ghislain de Marsily was a member of Geological Society of America[23].
  • Ghislain de Marsily was a member of Société géologique de France[24].
  • Ghislain de Marsily was a member of International Association of Hydrogeologists[25].
  • Ghislain de Marsily was a member of Academy of Agriculture of France[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fontvieille[2], Ghislain de Marsily… he was born on October 18, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at Mines ParisTech[13], an engineering college[27], in France[28], founded in 1783[29], headquartered in Hôtel de Vendôme[30] and Pierre and Marie Curie University[14], a university in France[31], in France[32], founded in 1971[33], headquartered in Paris[34]. Ghislain de Marsily earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mining engineer[6], university teacher[7], and hydrogeologist[8]. Positions held include professor[10], a title of authority[36]; professor emeritus[11], an academic title[37]; and Director of Research at CNRS[12], a profession[38], in France[39]. Doctoral students include Joël Léonard[40], a researcher[41]; Nadia Carluer[42], a researcher[43]; Bruno Arfib[44], a researcher[45], b. 1974[46]; and Vazken Andréassian[47], a hydrologist[48], b. 1969[49], awarded the Ptolémée Prize[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Jules Gosselet[15], a science award[51], in France[52], founded in 1910[53]; Meinzer Award[16], an award[54]; honorary doctorate from the Université du Québec[17], an award[55], in Canada[56]; honorary doctor of the University of Neuchâtel[19], an award[57], in Switzerland[58]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; and Knight of the National Order of Merit[61], a grade of an order[62], in France[63].

Death and Burial

Ghislain de Marsily died on April 21, 2024[5]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Ghislain de Marsily born?

Ghislain de Marsily was born in Fontvieille[2].

Where did Ghislain de Marsily die?

Ghislain de Marsily passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Ghislain de Marsily do for work?

Ghislain de Marsily worked as mining engineer[6], university teacher[7], and hydrogeologist[8].

Where did Ghislain de Marsily go to school?

Ghislain de Marsily was educated at Mines ParisTech[13] and Pierre and Marie Curie University[14].

What awards did Ghislain de Marsily receive?

Honors received include Prix Jules Gosselet[15], Meinzer Award[16], honorary doctorate from the Université du Québec[17], and Meinzer Award[18].

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