Paul Lemoine

French geologist (1878–1940)
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Paul Lemoine

Summary

Paul Lemoine is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on March 28, 1878[3]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 14, 1940[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], chemist[7], naturalist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Lemoine's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Paul Lemoine passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Paul Lemoine was born on March 28, 1878[3].
  • Paul Lemoine died on March 14, 1940[5].
  • Paul Lemoine's father was Clément Georges Lemoine[11].
  • Among Paul Lemoine's spouses was Marie Lemoine[12].
  • A child of Paul Lemoine was Q138415743[13].
  • Paul Lemoine held citizenship in France[14].
  • Paul Lemoine's professions included geologist[6].
  • Paul Lemoine worked as a chemist[7].
  • Paul Lemoine worked as a naturalist[8].
  • Paul Lemoine's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Paul Lemoine held the position of director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle[15].
  • Paul Lemoine held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[16].
  • Paul Lemoine held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[17].
  • Paul Lemoine held the position of professor[18].
  • Paul Lemoine held the position of lecturer[19].
  • Paul Lemoine held the position of Q2962043[20].
  • Paul Lemoine was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21].
  • Paul Lemoine was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Lemoine is Paris Zoological Park[23].
  • Paul Lemoine received the Prix François-Fontannes[24].
  • Paul Lemoine received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Paul Lemoine was a member of Société géologique de France[26].
  • Paul Lemoine was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Lemoine's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on March 28, 1878[3]. His father was Clément Georges Lemoine[11].

Education

Paul Lemoine's education included a stint at Science Faculty of Paris[22]. Academic degrees include doctorate in France[28] and bachelor's degree[29]. He studied under Ernest Munier-Chalmas[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], chemist[7], naturalist[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Paul Lemoine's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21]. Positions held include director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle[15]; President of the Geological Society of France[16]; professor[18], a title of authority[31]; lecturer[19], a position[32]; Q2962043[20], a profession[33]; and Mayor of La Bezole[34].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paul Lemoine is Paris Zoological Park[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix François-Fontannes[24], a science award[35], in France[36], founded in 1889[37] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[38], in France[39].

Personal Life

Paul Lemoine was married to Marie Lemoine[12]. A child of him was Q138415743[13].

Death and Burial

Paul Lemoine died on March 14, 1940[5]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Lemoine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Paul Lemoine born?

Paul Lemoine was born in Paris[2].

Where did Paul Lemoine die?

Paul Lemoine died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Paul Lemoine's parents?

Paul Lemoine's father was Clément Georges Lemoine[11].

Who was Paul Lemoine married to?

Paul Lemoine's spouses include Marie Lemoine[12].

What did Paul Lemoine do for work?

Paul Lemoine worked as geologist[6], chemist[7], naturalist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Paul Lemoine go to school?

Paul Lemoine was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[22].

What awards did Paul Lemoine receive?

Honors received include Prix François-Fontannes[24] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archives de Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Archives de Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [34] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Archives de Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  25. [29] . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [23] . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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