Louis Boutan

French biologist, photographer and zoologist (1859–1934)
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Louis Boutan
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Louis Boutan

Summary

Louis Boutan is a human[1]. He was born in Versailles[2]. He was born on +1859-03-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Tigzirt[4]. He died on +1934-04-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], photographer[7], zoologist[8], and marine biologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Louis Boutan's place of birth was Versailles[2].
  • Louis Boutan died in Tigzirt[4].
  • Louis Boutan was born on +1859-03-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis Boutan died on +1934-04-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Louis Boutan's father was Augustin Boutan[11].
  • Louis Boutan held citizenship in France[12].
  • Louis Boutan's professions included biologist[6].
  • Louis Boutan worked as a photographer[7].
  • Louis Boutan's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Louis Boutan worked as a marine biologist[9].
  • Louis Boutan was employed by University of Algiers 1[13].
  • Among Louis Boutan's employers was University of Bordeaux[14].
  • Among Louis Boutan's employers was Lille University of Science and Technology[15].
  • Louis Boutan was educated at University of Paris[16].
  • Louis Boutan was educated at University of Algiers 1[17].
  • Louis Boutan received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Louis Boutan was a member of Société zoologique de France[19].
  • Louis Boutan's image is recorded as Raco-Boutang.jpg[20].
  • Louis Boutan is recorded as male[21].
  • Louis Boutan's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Louis Boutan's ISNI is recorded as 0000000059523763[23].
  • Louis Boutan's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 12330162[24].
  • Louis Boutan's GND ID is recorded as 115775936X[25].
  • Louis Boutan's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2020109672[26].
  • Louis Boutan's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12065384k[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Louis Boutan's place of birth was Versailles[2]. He was born on +1859-03-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Augustin Boutan[11].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[16], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Algiers 1[17], a university[32], in Algeria[33], founded in 1909[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], photographer[7], zoologist[8], and marine biologist[9]. Employers include University of Algiers 1[13], a university[35], in Algeria[36], founded in 1909[37]; University of Bordeaux[14], a university in France[38], in France[39], founded in 2014[40], headquartered in Bordeaux[41]; and Lille University of Science and Technology[15], an open-access publisher[42], in France[43], founded in 1970[44], headquartered in Villeneuve-d'Ascq[45].

Recognition

Louis Boutan received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Death and Burial

Louis Boutan died on +1934-04-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Tigzirt[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Louis Boutan include Boutan Rocks[46], an island[47].

Why It Matters

Louis Boutan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Boutan Rocks[46], an island[47].

FAQs

Where was Louis Boutan born?

Louis Boutan's place of birth was Versailles[2].

Where did Louis Boutan die?

Louis Boutan passed away in Tigzirt[4].

Who were Louis Boutan's parents?

Louis Boutan's father was Augustin Boutan[11].

What did Louis Boutan do for work?

Louis Boutan worked as biologist[6], photographer[7], zoologist[8], and marine biologist[9].

Where did Louis Boutan go to school?

Louis Boutan was educated at University of Paris[16] and University of Algiers 1[17].

What awards did Louis Boutan receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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

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
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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