Michel Durand-Delga

French university teacher (1923-2012)
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Michel Durand-Delga

Summary

Michel Durand-Delga is a human[1]. Born in Gaillac[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1923[3]. He died in Fontainebleau[4]. He died on August 19, 2012[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Gaillac[2], Michel Durand-Delga…
  • Michel Durand-Delga died in Fontainebleau[4].
  • Michel Durand-Delga was born on May 18, 1923[3].
  • Michel Durand-Delga died on August 19, 2012[5].
  • Michel Durand-Delga held citizenship in France[8].
  • Michel Durand-Delga's professions included geologist[6].
  • Michel Durand-Delga worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Michel Durand-Delga held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[9].
  • Michel Durand-Delga held the position of professor[10].
  • Michel Durand-Delga held the position of docent[11].
  • Michel Durand-Delga held the position of professor[12].
  • Michel Durand-Delga held the position of president[13].
  • Michel Durand-Delga held the position of emeritus[14].
  • Michel Durand-Delga was employed by University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[15].
  • Among Michel Durand-Delga's employers was Collège de France[16].
  • Among Michel Durand-Delga's employers was Institut national agronomique[17].
  • Michel Durand-Delga received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[18].
  • Michel Durand-Delga received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19].
  • Michel Durand-Delga received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20].
  • Michel Durand-Delga was a member of French Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Michel Durand-Delga was a member of Polish Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Michel Durand-Delga was a member of Société géologique de France[23].
  • Michel Durand-Delga is recorded as male[24].
  • Michel Durand-Delga's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Michel Durand-Delga was part of the conflict World War II[26].

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Origins and Family

Michel Durand-Delga was born in Gaillac[2]. He was born on May 18, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[15], a university in France[27], in France[28], founded in 1229[29]; Collège de France[16], a higher education institution[30], in France[31], founded in 1530[32], headquartered in Paris[33]; and Institut national agronomique[17], an engineering college[34], in France[35], founded in 1848[36]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of France[9]; professor[10], a title of authority[37]; docent[11], an academic rank[38]; president[13], a position[39]; and emeritus[14], a title of honor[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], an award[43], in France[44]; and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20], a courage award[45], in France[46], founded in 1939[47].

Death and Burial

Michel Durand-Delga died on August 19, 2012[5]. He died in Fontainebleau[4].

FAQs

Where was Michel Durand-Delga born?

Born in Gaillac[2], Michel Durand-Delga…

Where did Michel Durand-Delga die?

Michel Durand-Delga died in Fontainebleau[4].

What did Michel Durand-Delga do for work?

Michel Durand-Delga worked as geologist[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Michel Durand-Delga receive?

Honors received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[18], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20].

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  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . academie-sciences.fr. academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Country of citizenship France
    Participated in conflict World War II
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    Member of French Academy of Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, Société géologique de France
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