Henri Breuil
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Summary
Henri Breuil was born on February 28, 1877[1], in Mortain[2]. He died on August 14, 1961[3], in L'Isle-Adam[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], speleologist[7], prehistorian[8], and professor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (889 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 17, 1961[11]
- Place of burial: Belleu[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: Catholic priest[14], paleontologist[15], botanist[16]
- Field of work: archaeology[17]
- Employer: University of Fribourg[18], Collège de France[19], University of Bordeaux[20]
- Educated at: Sorbonne[21]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Albrecht Penck medal[23], Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[24], Prestwich Medal[25], Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise[26], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[27]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[28], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[29], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[30], French Prehistoric Society[31]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Henri Breuil[34]
- Residence: France[35]
- Family name: Breuil[36]
- Given name: Henri[37]
- Work location: Paris[38]
- Partner in business or sport: Mary E. Boyle[39]
- Described by source: The Great Archaeologists[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
- Nickname: pape de la Préhistoire[42]
- Commons Creator page: Henri Breuil[43]
- Birth name: Henri Edouard Prosper Breuil[44]
- Name in native language: Henri Breuil[45]
Why It Matters
Henri Breuil has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Garrod[48], an anthropologist[49], 1892–1968[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse[52], specialised in archaeology[53].
He is credited with the discovery of Châtelperronian[54], an archaeological culture[55].
FAQs
Where was Henri Breuil born?
Henri Breuil's place of birth was Mortain[2].
Where did Henri Breuil die?
Henri Breuil passed away in L'Isle-Adam[4].
What did Henri Breuil do for work?
Henri Breuil worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], speleologist[7], prehistorian[8], and professor[9].
Where did Henri Breuil go to school?
Henri Breuil was educated at Sorbonne[21].
What awards did Henri Breuil receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Albrecht Penck medal[23], Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[24], and Prestwich Medal[25].
Who did Henri Breuil influence?
Henri Breuil has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Garrod[48].
What did Henri Breuil discover?
Henri Breuil is credited as discoverer of Châtelperronian[54].