Pierre Deffontaines

French geographer (1894–1978)
Person human Q3384677
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Pierre Deffontaines

Summary

Pierre Deffontaines is a human[1]. He was born in Limoges[2]. He was born on +1894-02-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1978-11-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geographer[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Pierre Deffontaines was born in Limoges[2].
  • Pierre Deffontaines died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre Deffontaines was born on +1894-02-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Pierre Deffontaines died on +1978-11-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[8].
  • Pierre Deffontaines is buried at Grave of Huin[9].
  • Pierre Deffontaines's father was Achille Pierre Deffontaines[10].
  • Pierre Deffontaines held citizenship in France[11].
  • Pierre Deffontaines's professions included geographer[6].
  • Pierre Deffontaines's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Pierre Deffontaines held the position of director[12].
  • Pierre Deffontaines was employed by University of Lille[13].
  • Among Pierre Deffontaines's employers was Laval University[14].
  • Pierre Deffontaines was educated at École du Louvre[15].
  • Pierre Deffontaines received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[16].
  • Pierre Deffontaines received the Prix de Joest[17].
  • Pierre Deffontaines received the Broquette-Gonin prize[18].
  • Pierre Deffontaines received the Q28708621[19].
  • Pierre Deffontaines was a member of Philosophy and science sections of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans[20].
  • Pierre Deffontaines's image is recorded as Pierre Deffontaines, 1956.tif[21].
  • Pierre Deffontaines is recorded as male[22].
  • Pierre Deffontaines's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Pierre Deffontaines's ISNI is recorded as 0000000121272089[24].
  • Pierre Deffontaines's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 34455279[25].
  • Pierre Deffontaines's GND ID is recorded as 1055289275[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Pierre Deffontaines was born in Limoges[2]. He was born on +1894-02-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Achille Pierre Deffontaines[10].

Education

Pierre Deffontaines was educated at École du Louvre[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Lille[13], a public research university[27], in France[28], founded in 1559[29], headquartered in Lille[30] and Laval University[14], a public research university[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1852[33], headquartered in Quebec City[34]. Pierre Deffontaines held the position of director[12].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[16], an award[35], in Canada[36]; Prix de Joest[17], a literary award[37], in France[38], founded in 1899[39]; Broquette-Gonin prize[18], a literary award[40], in France[41]; and Q28708621[19], an academic award[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1968[44].

Death and Burial

Pierre Deffontaines died on +1978-11-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[8] and Grave of Huin[9].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Deffontaines born?

Pierre Deffontaines was born in Limoges[2].

Where did Pierre Deffontaines die?

Pierre Deffontaines passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Pierre Deffontaines's parents?

Pierre Deffontaines's father was Achille Pierre Deffontaines[10].

What did Pierre Deffontaines do for work?

Pierre Deffontaines worked as geographer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Pierre Deffontaines go to school?

Pierre Deffontaines was educated at École du Louvre[15].

What awards did Pierre Deffontaines receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[16], Prix de Joest[17], Broquette-Gonin prize[18], and Q28708621[19].

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  23. [20] . apmembres2.iec.cat. apmembres2.iec.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . 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

Class ancestry

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

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