Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers

French biologist, anatomist, and zoologist (1821-1901)
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Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers
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Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was born on May 15, 1821, in Montpezat.[1][2][3][4][5] He worked in the field of zoology. He was educated at the University of Paris.

His employers included the University of Paris, Lille University of Science and Technology, and Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. He served as president of the French Academy of Sciences in 1893–1893.[6] He was a Foreign Member of the Royal Society.[7]

He died on July 21, 1901, in La Chapelle-Faucher.[1][2][8][4][9] He was buried at Banyuls-sur-Mer..

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers

Summary

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montpezat[2]. He was born on May 15, 1821[3]. He died in La Chapelle-Faucher[4]. He died on July 21, 1901[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], malacologist[7], anatomist[8], photographer[9], and entomologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montpezat[2], Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers…
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers passed away in La Chapelle-Faucher[4].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was born on May 15, 1821[3].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers died on July 21, 1901[5].
  • Burial took place at Banyuls-sur-Mer[12].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's father was Q137943243[13].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers held citizenship in France[14].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers worked as a malacologist[7].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers worked as an anatomist[8].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's professions included photographer[9].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's professions included entomologist[10].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's field of work was zoology[15].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Among Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's employers was University of Paris[17].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was employed by Lille University of Science and Technology[18].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[19].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was educated at University of Paris[20].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[21].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was a member of Lille Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was a member of French Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was born in Montpezat[2]. He was born on May 15, 1821[3]. His father was Q137943243[13].

Education

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's education included a stint at University of Paris[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], malacologist[7], anatomist[8], photographer[9], and entomologist[10]. Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's field of work was zoology[15]. Employers include University of Paris[17], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lille University of Science and Technology[18], an open-access publisher[32], in France[33], founded in 1970[34], headquartered in Villeneuve-d'Ascq[35]; and Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[19], a national museum[36], in France[37], founded in 1793[38]. He held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[16]. He supervised Emil Racoviță as a doctoral student[39].

Recognition

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[21].

Death and Burial

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers died on July 21, 1901[5]. He died in La Chapelle-Faucher[4]. He is buried at Banyuls-sur-Mer[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers include Duthiers Point[40], a headland[41].

Why It Matters

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include Duthiers Point[40], a headland[41].

His notable doctoral advisees include Emil Racoviță[44], a zoologist[45], 1868–1947[46], of Romania[47], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[48], specialised in speleology[49].

FAQs

Where was Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers born?

Born in Montpezat[2], Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers…

Where did Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers die?

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers passed away in La Chapelle-Faucher[4].

Who were Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's parents?

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's father was Q137943243[13].

What did Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers do for work?

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers worked as zoologist[6], malacologist[7], anatomist[8], photographer[9], and entomologist[10].

Where did Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers go to school?

Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was educated at University of Paris[20].

What awards did Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers receive?

Honors received include Foreign Member of the Royal Society[21].

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  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Oronsay · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held president of the French Academy of Sciences
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  2. 19d ago · Pyb en résidence · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held president of the French Academy of Sciences
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation zoologist, malacologist, anatomist +2
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  4. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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