Marcellin Boule

French paleontologist, paleoanthropologist and geologist (1861–1942)
Person human Q543912
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Marcellin Boule

Summary

Marcellin Boule is a human[1]. Born in Montsalvy[2], he… he was born on +1861-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Montsalvy[4]. He died on +1942-07-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and paleoanthropologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Marcellin Boule was born in Montsalvy[2].
  • Marcellin Boule died in Montsalvy[4].
  • Marcellin Boule was born on +1861-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Marcellin Boule died on +1942-07-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Marcellin Boule is buried at Q110332783[10].
  • Marcellin Boule held citizenship in France[11].
  • Marcellin Boule worked as a geologist[6].
  • Marcellin Boule's professions included paleontologist[7].
  • Marcellin Boule worked as a paleoanthropologist[8].
  • Marcellin Boule held the position of university teacher[12].
  • Marcellin Boule held the position of director[13].
  • Marcellin Boule held the position of lecturer[14].
  • Marcellin Boule held the position of intern[15].
  • Marcellin Boule held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[16].
  • Marcellin Boule held the position of Q115433676[17].
  • Marcellin Boule was employed by Q110597698[18].
  • Marcellin Boule was educated at Faculté des sciences de Toulouse[19].
  • Marcellin Boule was educated at Collège de France[20].
  • Marcellin Boule received the Wollaston Medal[21].
  • Marcellin Boule received the Prix François-Fontannes[22].
  • Marcellin Boule received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Marcellin Boule received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Marcellin Boule received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Marcellin Boule received the Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles[26].
  • Marcellin Boule was a member of Q55459833[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Montsalvy[2], Marcellin Boule… he was born on +1861-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Faculté des sciences de Toulouse[19], a faculty[28], in France[29] and Collège de France[20], a higher education institution[30], in France[31], founded in 1530[32], headquartered in Paris[33]. Marcellin Boule earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[34]. Studied under Jean-Baptiste Rames[35], a geologist[36], 1832–1894[37], of France[38] and Émile Cartailhac[39], a speleologist[40], 1845–1921[41], of France[42], awarded the Prestwich Medal[43], specialised in archaeology[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and paleoanthropologist[8]. Marcellin Boule was employed by Q110597698[18]. Positions held include university teacher[12], an academic profession[45]; director[13], a profession[46]; lecturer[14], a position[47]; intern[15], an occupation[48]; President of the Geological Society of France[16]; and Q115433676[17]. He supervised Pierre Teilhard de Chardin as a doctoral student[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Wollaston Medal[21], a geology award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1831[52]; Prix François-Fontannes[22], a science award[53], in France[54], founded in 1889[55]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[58], in France[59]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; and Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles[26].

Death and Burial

Marcellin Boule died on +1942-07-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Montsalvy[4]. Burial took place at Q110332783[10].

Why It Matters

Marcellin Boule ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

His notable doctoral advisees include Pierre Teilhard de Chardin[64], a theologian[65], 1881–1955[66], of France[67], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[68], specialised in philosophy[69].

FAQs

Where was Marcellin Boule born?

Born in Montsalvy[2], Marcellin Boule…

Where did Marcellin Boule die?

Marcellin Boule died in Montsalvy[4].

What did Marcellin Boule do for work?

Marcellin Boule worked as geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and paleoanthropologist[8].

Where did Marcellin Boule go to school?

Marcellin Boule was educated at Faculté des sciences de Toulouse[19] and Collège de France[20].

What awards did Marcellin Boule receive?

Honors received include Wollaston Medal[21], Prix François-Fontannes[22], Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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