Émile Cartailhac

French historian (1845–1921)
Person human Q274996
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Émile Cartailhac

Summary

Émile Cartailhac is a human[1]. He was born in Marseille[2]. He was born on +1845-02-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on +1921-11-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a speleologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], rock art specialist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Émile Cartailhac was born in Marseille[2].
  • Émile Cartailhac passed away in Geneva[4].
  • Émile Cartailhac was born on +1845-02-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Émile Cartailhac died on +1921-11-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Émile Cartailhac held citizenship in France[12].
  • Émile Cartailhac worked as a speleologist[6].
  • Émile Cartailhac worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Émile Cartailhac's professions included anthropologist[8].
  • Émile Cartailhac's professions included rock art specialist[9].
  • Émile Cartailhac's professions included historian[10].
  • Émile Cartailhac's professions included curator[13].
  • Émile Cartailhac's field of work was archaeology[14].
  • Émile Cartailhac held the position of municipal councillor of Toulouse[15].
  • Among Émile Cartailhac's employers was University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[16].
  • Émile Cartailhac was educated at lycée Pierre-de-Fermat[17].
  • Émile Cartailhac was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[18].
  • A notable student of Émile Cartailhac was Germain Sicard[19].
  • Émile Cartailhac received the Prestwich Medal[20].
  • Émile Cartailhac received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Émile Cartailhac was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[22].
  • Émile Cartailhac was a member of Société d'études scientifiques de l'Aude[23].
  • Émile Cartailhac's image is recorded as Émile Cartailhac Muséum de Toulouse.jpg[24].
  • Émile Cartailhac is recorded as male[25].
  • Émile Cartailhac's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Émile Cartailhac's ISNI is recorded as 0000000121173849[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Marseille[2], Émile Cartailhac… he was born on +1845-02-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at lycée Pierre-de-Fermat[17], a lycée[28], in France[29], founded in 1806[30] and University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[18], a university in France[31], in France[32], founded in 1229[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include speleologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], rock art specialist[9], historian[10], and curator[13]. Émile Cartailhac's field of work was archaeology[14]. He was employed by University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[16]. He held the position of municipal councillor of Toulouse[15]. A notable student of him was Germain Sicard[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Prestwich Medal[20], a science award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1903[36] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[37], in France[38].

Death and Burial

Émile Cartailhac died on +1921-11-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4].

Why It Matters

Émile Cartailhac ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Émile Cartailhac born?

Émile Cartailhac's place of birth was Marseille[2].

Where did Émile Cartailhac die?

Émile Cartailhac died in Geneva[4].

What did Émile Cartailhac do for work?

Émile Cartailhac worked as speleologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], rock art specialist[9], and historian[10].

Where did Émile Cartailhac go to school?

Émile Cartailhac was educated at lycée Pierre-de-Fermat[17] and University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[18].

What awards did Émile Cartailhac receive?

Honors received include Prestwich Medal[20] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Q111142762. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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