Maurice Cossmann

French zoologist (1850–1924)
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Maurice Cossmann

Summary

Maurice Cossmann is a human[1]. Born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on +1850-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Enghien-les-Bains[4]. He died on +1924-05-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], malacologist[7], and zoologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Cossmann's place of birth was former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Maurice Cossmann died in Enghien-les-Bains[4].
  • Maurice Cossmann was born on +1850-09-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Maurice Cossmann was born on +1850-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Maurice Cossmann died on +1924-05-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Maurice Cossmann died on +1924-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Maurice Cossmann's father was Hermann Moritz Cossmann[12].
  • Maurice Cossmann held citizenship in France[13].
  • Maurice Cossmann's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Maurice Cossmann worked as a malacologist[7].
  • Maurice Cossmann's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Maurice Cossmann held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[14].
  • Maurice Cossmann's education included a stint at École Centrale Paris[15].
  • Maurice Cossmann received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Maurice Cossmann received the Auguste Viquesnel Prize[17].
  • Maurice Cossmann was a member of Société géologique de France[18].
  • Maurice Cossmann's image is recorded as Cossmann.jpg[19].
  • Maurice Cossmann is recorded as male[20].
  • Maurice Cossmann's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Maurice Cossmann's ISNI is recorded as 0000000121009053[22].
  • Maurice Cossmann's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 42157572[23].
  • Maurice Cossmann's GND ID is recorded as 117700274[24].
  • Maurice Cossmann's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2007150338[25].
  • Maurice Cossmann's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 15565611g[26].
  • Maurice Cossmann's IdRef ID is recorded as 077308476[27].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Cossmann's place of birth was former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1850-09-18T00:00:00Z[3] and +1850-01-01T00:00:00Z[10]. His father was Hermann Moritz Cossmann[12].

Education

Maurice Cossmann was educated at École Centrale Paris[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], malacologist[7], and zoologist[8]. Maurice Cossmann held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Auguste Viquesnel Prize[17], a science award[30], in France[31], founded in 1876[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1924-05-17T00:00:00Z[5] and +1924-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. Maurice Cossmann died in Enghien-les-Bains[4].

Why It Matters

Maurice Cossmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Cossmann born?

Maurice Cossmann was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Maurice Cossmann die?

Maurice Cossmann passed away in Enghien-les-Bains[4].

Who were Maurice Cossmann's parents?

Maurice Cossmann's father was Hermann Moritz Cossmann[12].

What did Maurice Cossmann do for work?

Maurice Cossmann worked as paleontologist[6], malacologist[7], and zoologist[8].

Where did Maurice Cossmann go to school?

Maurice Cossmann was educated at École Centrale Paris[15].

What awards did Maurice Cossmann receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16] and Auguste Viquesnel Prize[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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