Louis Charles Émile Lortet

French naturalist (1836-1909)
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Louis Charles Émile Lortet
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Louis Charles Émile Lortet

Summary

Louis Charles Émile Lortet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oullins[2]. He was born on August 22, 1836[3]. He passed away in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[4]. He died on December 26, 1909[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], and zoologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's place of birth was Oullins[2].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet died in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[4].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet was born on August 22, 1836[3].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet died on December 26, 1909[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Oullins[12].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's father was Pierre Lortet[13].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet held citizenship in France[14].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's professions included botanist[8].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's professions included zoologist[10].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's professions included essayist[15].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet held the position of museum director[16].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet was employed by University of Lyon[17].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[20].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[21].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet is recorded as male[22].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's Commons category is recorded as Louis Charles Émile Lortet[24].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's family name is recorded as Lortet[25].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's given name is recorded as Louis[26].
  • Louis Charles Émile Lortet's described by source is recorded as Q12404225[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oullins[2], Louis Charles Émile Lortet… he was born on August 22, 1836[3]. His father was Pierre Lortet[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], zoologist[10], and essayist[15]. Among Louis Charles Émile Lortet's employers was University of Lyon[17]. He held the position of museum director[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], an award[30], in France[31].

Death and Burial

Louis Charles Émile Lortet died on December 26, 1909[5]. He died in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Oullins[12].

Why It Matters

Louis Charles Émile Lortet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Louis Charles Émile Lortet born?

Louis Charles Émile Lortet's place of birth was Oullins[2].

Where did Louis Charles Émile Lortet die?

Louis Charles Émile Lortet died in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon[4].

Who were Louis Charles Émile Lortet's parents?

Louis Charles Émile Lortet's father was Pierre Lortet[13].

What did Louis Charles Émile Lortet do for work?

Louis Charles Émile Lortet worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], and zoologist[10].

What awards did Louis Charles Émile Lortet receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18] and Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sex or gender male
    Place of death 3rd arrondissement of Lyon
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