Jean Théodore Delacour

French-American ornithologist (1890-1985)
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Jean Théodore Delacour
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Jean Théodore Delacour

Summary

Jean Théodore Delacour is a human[1]. Born in 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on September 26, 1890[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on November 5, 1985[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], naturalist[8], biologist[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean Théodore Delacour's place of birth was 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour was born in Paris[12].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour was born on September 26, 1890[3].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour died on November 5, 1985[5].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Jean Théodore Delacour's native language[15].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour worked as an ornithologist[6].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour's professions included naturalist[8].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour's professions included biologist[9].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour's professions included botanist[10].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour's professions included scientific collector[16].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour's field of work was ornithology[17].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour's field of work was biology[18].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour's field of work was botany[19].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour was educated at Lille University of Science and Technology[20].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour received the Elliott Coues Award[22].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[23].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[24].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour was a member of Société nationale de protection de la nature et d'acclimatation de France[25].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour is recorded as male[26].
  • Jean Théodore Delacour's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1860[30] and Paris[12], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. Jean Théodore Delacour was born on September 26, 1890[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Jean Théodore Delacour's education included a stint at Lille University of Science and Technology[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], naturalist[8], biologist[9], botanist[10], and scientific collector[16]. Fields of work include ornithology[17], a branch of zoology[34]; biology[18], a branch of science[35]; and botany[19], an academic discipline[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[37], in France[38] and Elliott Coues Award[22], an award[39].

Death and Burial

Jean Théodore Delacour died on November 5, 1985[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[40].

Why It Matters

Jean Théodore Delacour ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jean Théodore Delacour born?

Jean Théodore Delacour's place of birth was 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean Théodore Delacour die?

Jean Théodore Delacour passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Jean Théodore Delacour do for work?

Jean Théodore Delacour worked as ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], naturalist[8], biologist[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Jean Théodore Delacour go to school?

Jean Théodore Delacour was educated at Lille University of Science and Technology[20].

What awards did Jean Théodore Delacour receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21] and Elliott Coues Award[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [40] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Lille University of Science and Technology
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