Jean Albert Gaudry

French scientist (1827–1908)
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Jean Albert Gaudry
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Jean Albert Gaudry

Summary

Jean Albert Gaudry is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1827[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 27, 1908[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean Albert Gaudry's place of birth was Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry was born on September 15, 1827[3].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry died on November 27, 1908[5].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry was married to Isabelle Hittorff[11].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry worked as a geologist[7].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry's field of work was geology[13].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry's field of work was paleontology[14].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry's field of work was prehistoric mammal[15].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry held the position of professor[16].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry held the position of lecturer[18].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[19].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[20].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[21].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[22].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[23].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry received the Wollaston Medal[25].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Jean Albert Gaudry received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2], Jean Albert Gaudry… he was born on September 15, 1827[3].

Education

Jean Albert Gaudry was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[23]. He studied under Alcide d'Orbigny[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include geology[13], a branch of science[29]; paleontology[14], an academic discipline[30]; and prehistoric mammal[15], a fossil taxon[31]. Jean Albert Gaudry was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[22]. Positions held include professor[16], a title of authority[32]; president of the French Academy of Sciences[17]; lecturer[18], a position[33]; and President of the Geological Society of France[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Wollaston Medal[25], a geology award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1831[38]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[43], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Personal Life

Among Jean Albert Gaudry's spouses was Isabelle Hittorff[11].

Death and Burial

Jean Albert Gaudry died on November 27, 1908[5]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jean Albert Gaudry include Mount Gaudry[46], a mountain[47].

Why It Matters

Jean Albert Gaudry has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Mount Gaudry[46], a mountain[47].

His notable doctoral advisees include Maria Pavlova[49], a paleontologist[50], 1854–1938[51], of Russian Empire[52], awarded the Honored Scientist of the RSFSR[53], specialised in paleontology[54].

FAQs

Where was Jean Albert Gaudry born?

Jean Albert Gaudry was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2].

Where did Jean Albert Gaudry die?

Jean Albert Gaudry passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jean Albert Gaudry married to?

Jean Albert Gaudry's spouses include Isabelle Hittorff[11].

What did Jean Albert Gaudry do for work?

Jean Albert Gaudry worked as paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Jean Albert Gaudry go to school?

Jean Albert Gaudry was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[23].

What awards did Jean Albert Gaudry receive?

Honors received include Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24], Wollaston Medal[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Léonore database. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . geolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [43] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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