Joseph Vidal de la Blache

French geographer (1872-1915)
Person human Q102155173
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Joseph Vidal de la Blache

Summary

Joseph Vidal de la Blache is a human[1]. His place of birth was Castres[2]. He was born on February 18, 1872[3]. He passed away in Q49326548[4]. He died on January 29, 1915[5]. He worked as a military historian[6], geographer[7], and military officer[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Castres[2], Joseph Vidal de la Blache…
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache passed away in Q49326548[4].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache was born on February 18, 1872[3].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache died on January 29, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint-Thomas-en-Argonne National War Cemetery[9].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's father was Paul Vidal de La Blache[10].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache held citizenship in France[11].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache worked as a military historian[6].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's professions included geographer[7].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's professions included military officer[8].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's education included a stint at University of Paris[13].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache received the mort pour la France[14].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache received the Grand Prix Gobert[15].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache received the Prix Thérouanne[16].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache received the officier d'académie[18].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's military, police or special rank is recorded as commanding officer[21].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache earned the academic degree of Doctor of Arts[22].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's given name is recorded as Joseph[24].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's relative is recorded as Alfred Nicolas Rambaud[25].
  • Joseph Vidal de la Blache's relative is recorded as Emmanuel de Martonne[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Castres[2], Joseph Vidal de la Blache… he was born on February 18, 1872[3]. His father was Paul Vidal de La Blache[10].

Education

Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1802[29], headquartered in Guer[30] and University of Paris[13], a former entity[31], in France[32], founded in 1150[33], headquartered in Paris[34]. Joseph Vidal de la Blache earned the academic degree of Doctor of Arts[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[6], geographer[7], and military officer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include mort pour la France[14], a title of honor[35]; Grand Prix Gobert[15], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1834[38]; Prix Thérouanne[16], a literary award[39], in France[40], founded in 1869[41]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; and officier d'académie[18], a class of award[44], in France[45], founded in 1808[46].

Death and Burial

Joseph Vidal de la Blache died on January 29, 1915[5]. He died in Q49326548[4]. Burial took place at Saint-Thomas-en-Argonne National War Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Vidal de la Blache born?

Joseph Vidal de la Blache was born in Castres[2].

Where did Joseph Vidal de la Blache die?

Joseph Vidal de la Blache passed away in Q49326548[4].

Who were Joseph Vidal de la Blache's parents?

Joseph Vidal de la Blache's father was Paul Vidal de La Blache[10].

What did Joseph Vidal de la Blache do for work?

Joseph Vidal de la Blache worked as military historian[6], geographer[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Joseph Vidal de la Blache go to school?

Joseph Vidal de la Blache was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12] and University of Paris[13].

What awards did Joseph Vidal de la Blache receive?

Honors received include mort pour la France[14], Grand Prix Gobert[15], Prix Thérouanne[16], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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