Louis Fortier

biologist and university professor
Person human Q6687187
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Louis Fortier

Summary

Louis Fortier is a human[1]. Born in Quebec City[2], he… he was born on +1953-10-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2020-10-04T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a marine biologist[5], oceanographer[6], and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Louis Fortier's place of birth was Quebec City[2].
  • Louis Fortier was born on +1953-10-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis Fortier died on +2020-10-04T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Louis Fortier held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Louis Fortier's professions included marine biologist[5].
  • Louis Fortier worked as an oceanographer[6].
  • Louis Fortier worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Louis Fortier was employed by Laval University[9].
  • Louis Fortier was employed by Laval University[10].
  • Louis Fortier was educated at Laval University[11].
  • Louis Fortier's education included a stint at McGill University[12].
  • Louis Fortier received the Officer of the National Order of Quebec[13].
  • Louis Fortier received the Officer of the Order of Canada[14].
  • Louis Fortier received the Weston Family Prize[15].
  • Louis Fortier received the Timothy R. Parsons Medal[16].
  • Louis Fortier received the honorary doctor of the University of Manitoba[17].
  • Louis Fortier received the Prix Armand-Frappier[18].
  • Louis Fortier is recorded as male[19].
  • Louis Fortier's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Louis Fortier's ISNI is recorded as 0000000072702870[21].
  • Louis Fortier's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 102761440[22].
  • Louis Fortier's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 2945159477732827990006[23].
  • Louis Fortier's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 211126858[24].
  • Louis Fortier's GND ID is recorded as 170668282[25].
  • Louis Fortier's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2014161950[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Louis Fortier's place of birth was Quebec City[2]. He was born on +1953-10-25T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Laval University[11], a public research university[27], in Canada[28], founded in 1852[29], headquartered in Quebec City[30] and McGill University[12], a public research university[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1821[33], headquartered in Montreal[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include marine biologist[5], oceanographer[6], and university teacher[7]. Employers include Laval University[9], a public research university[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1852[37], headquartered in Quebec City[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the National Order of Quebec[13], a class of award[39], in Canada[40]; Officer of the Order of Canada[14], a grade of an order[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1967[43]; Weston Family Prize[15], an award[44], in Canada[45]; Timothy R. Parsons Medal[16], a science award[46], in Canada[47]; honorary doctor of the University of Manitoba[17], an award[48], in Canada[49]; and Prix Armand-Frappier[18], an award[50], in Canada[51], founded in 1993[52].

Death and Burial

Louis Fortier died on +2020-10-04T00:00:00Z[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[53].

FAQs

Where was Louis Fortier born?

Louis Fortier's place of birth was Quebec City[2].

What did Louis Fortier do for work?

Louis Fortier worked as marine biologist[5], oceanographer[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Louis Fortier go to school?

Louis Fortier was educated at Laval University[11] and McGill University[12].

What awards did Louis Fortier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Quebec[13], Officer of the Order of Canada[14], Weston Family Prize[15], and Timothy R. Parsons Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Retrieved . prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . ORCID Public Data File 2023. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. ordre-national.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . gg.ca. gg.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . dfo-mpo.gc.ca. dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Retrieved . prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [53] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Virtual International Authority File. wikidata.org.
  26. [4] . ici.radio-canada.ca. ici.radio-canada.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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