Jean Cuvillier

French paleontologist and geologist (1899-1969)
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Summary

Jean Cuvillier was born on February 16, 1899[1], in Ambleteuse[2]. He died on September 20, 1969[3], in Bordeaux[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], geologist[6], and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[8]
  • Position held: teacher[9], general secretary[10], docent[11], lecturer[12], professor[13], scientific consultant[14], President of the Geological Society of France[15]
  • Employer: Elf Aquitaine[16], Q110597698[17]
  • Educated at: École normale d'instituteurs d'Arras[18], University of Paris[19]
  • Award received: Auguste Viquesnel Prize[20]
  • Member of: Société géologique de France[21], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Family name: Cuvillier[24]
  • Given name: Jean[25]
  • Student of: Émile Haug[26], Pierre Teilhard de Chardin[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
  • Writing language: French[29]

FAQs

Where was Jean Cuvillier born?

Jean Cuvillier was born in Ambleteuse[2].

Where did Jean Cuvillier die?

Jean Cuvillier died in Bordeaux[4].

What did Jean Cuvillier do for work?

Jean Cuvillier worked as a paleontologist[5], geologist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Jean Cuvillier go to school?

Jean Cuvillier was educated at École normale d'instituteurs d'Arras[18] and University of Paris[19].

What awards did Jean Cuvillier receive?

Honors received include Auguste Viquesnel Prize[20].

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  19. [20] ↑ . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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