Henri Besairie

French geologist (1898–1978)
Person human Q1605717
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Henri Besairie

Summary

Henri Besairie is a human[1]. His place of birth was Castres[2]. He was born on +1898-03-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Antananarivo[4]. He died on +1978-05-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Henri Besairie's place of birth was Castres[2].
  • Henri Besairie passed away in Antananarivo[4].
  • Henri Besairie was born on +1898-03-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henri Besairie died on +1978-05-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Henri Besairie died on +1978-05-20T00:00:00Z[7].
  • Henri Besairie held citizenship in France[8].
  • Henri Besairie worked as a geologist[6].
  • Henri Besairie's field of work was Geology of Madagascar[9].
  • Henri Besairie was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[10].
  • Henri Besairie's education included a stint at IFP School[11].
  • Henri Besairie's education included a stint at University of Paris[12].
  • Henri Besairie received the Prix Jules Gosselet[13].
  • Henri Besairie received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Henri Besairie received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[15].
  • Henri Besairie received the Médaille Interalliée 1914–1918[16].
  • Henri Besairie received the campaign medal[17].
  • Henri Besairie was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[18].
  • Henri Besairie was a member of French Society of Mineralogy and Crystallography[19].
  • Henri Besairie was a member of Malagasy Academy[20].
  • Henri Besairie is recorded as male[21].
  • Henri Besairie's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Henri Besairie's ISNI is recorded as 0000000063119501[23].
  • Henri Besairie's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 7687465[24].
  • Henri Besairie's GND ID is recorded as 1146813066[25].
  • Henri Besairie's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n82045159[26].

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Origins and Family

Henri Besairie was born in Castres[2]. He was born on +1898-03-16T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[10], a university in France[27], in France[28], founded in 1229[29]; IFP School[11], a grande école[30], in France[31], founded in 1954[32], headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison[33]; and University of Paris[12], a former entity[34], in France[35], founded in 1150[36], headquartered in Paris[37]. Henri Besairie earned the academic degree of doctorate[38]. He studied under Charles Jacob[39].

Career and Affiliations

Henri Besairie worked as a geologist[6]. His field of work was Geology of Madagascar[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Jules Gosselet[13], a science award[40], in France[41], founded in 1910[42]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[15], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; Médaille Interalliée 1914–1918[16], a campaign medal[47], in France[48], founded in 1922[49]; and campaign medal[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1978-05-22T00:00:00Z[5] and +1978-05-20T00:00:00Z[7]. Henri Besairie passed away in Antananarivo[4].

FAQs

Where was Henri Besairie born?

Henri Besairie was born in Castres[2].

Where did Henri Besairie die?

Henri Besairie died in Antananarivo[4].

What did Henri Besairie do for work?

Henri Besairie worked as geologist[6].

Where did Henri Besairie go to school?

Henri Besairie was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[10], IFP School[11], and University of Paris[12].

What awards did Henri Besairie receive?

Honors received include Prix Jules Gosselet[13], Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Commander of the National Order of Merit[15], and Médaille Interalliée 1914–1918[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [7] . birth certificate. deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [39] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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