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Jean Defos du Rau

French geographer (1914–1994)
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Jean Defos du Rau

Summary

Jean Defos du Rau is a human[1]. Born in Dax[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1914[3]. He passed away in Mérignac[4]. He died on December 3, 1994[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], teacher[7], and researcher[8].

Key Facts

  • Jean Defos du Rau's place of birth was Dax[2].
  • Jean Defos du Rau passed away in Mérignac[4].
  • Jean Defos du Rau was born on August 5, 1914[3].
  • Jean Defos du Rau died on December 3, 1994[5].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's father was Joseph Defos du Rau[9].
  • Jean Defos du Rau held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's professions included geographer[6].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's professions included teacher[7].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's professions included researcher[8].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's field of work was geography of Réunion[11].
  • Jean Defos du Rau received the CNRS bronze medal[12].
  • Jean Defos du Rau received the Q124389734[13].
  • Jean Defos du Rau received the Q141455591[14].
  • Jean Defos du Rau was a member of Q122351091[15].
  • Jean Defos du Rau was a member of Société de Géographie[16].
  • Jean Defos du Rau is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's family is recorded as Defos du Rau[19].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's family name is recorded as Defos du Rau[20].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's given name is recorded as Jean[21].
  • Jean Defos du Rau studied under Louis Papy[22].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Jean Defos du Rau's name in native language is recorded as Jean Defos du Rau[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dax[2], Jean Defos du Rau… he was born on August 5, 1914[3]. His father was Joseph Defos du Rau[9].

Education

Jean Defos du Rau studied under Louis Papy[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], teacher[7], and researcher[8]. Jean Defos du Rau's field of work was geography of Réunion[11].

Recognition

Awards received include CNRS bronze medal[12], a science award[25], in France[26]; Q124389734[13]; and Q141455591[14].

Death and Burial

Jean Defos du Rau died on December 3, 1994[5]. He died in Mérignac[4].

FAQs

Where was Jean Defos du Rau born?

Jean Defos du Rau was born in Dax[2].

Where did Jean Defos du Rau die?

Jean Defos du Rau died in Mérignac[4].

Who were Jean Defos du Rau's parents?

Jean Defos du Rau's father was Joseph Defos du Rau[9].

What did Jean Defos du Rau do for work?

Jean Defos du Rau worked as geographer[6], teacher[7], and researcher[8].

What awards did Jean Defos du Rau receive?

Honors received include CNRS bronze medal[12], Q124389734[13], and Q141455591[14].

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  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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