René Dumont

French agronomist and sociologist (1904–2001)
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René Dumont
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René Dumont

Summary

René Dumont is a human[1]. Born in Cambrai[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1904[3]. He died in Fontenay-sous-Bois[4]. He died on June 18, 2001[5]. He worked as an agronomist[6], professeur des universités[7], environmentalist[8], engineer[9], and sociologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • René Dumont was born in Cambrai[2].
  • René Dumont passed away in Fontenay-sous-Bois[4].
  • René Dumont was born on March 13, 1904[3].
  • René Dumont died on June 18, 2001[5].
  • René Dumont's father was Rémi Dumont[12].
  • René Dumont's mother was Q137170360[13].
  • René Dumont held citizenship in France[14].
  • René Dumont worked as an agronomist[6].
  • René Dumont worked as a professeur des universités[7].
  • René Dumont worked as an environmentalist[8].
  • René Dumont worked as an engineer[9].
  • René Dumont's professions included sociologist[10].
  • René Dumont was employed by Sciences Po[15].
  • Among René Dumont's employers was University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[16].
  • René Dumont was employed by École nationale d'administration[17].
  • René Dumont was employed by École pratique des hautes études[18].
  • Among René Dumont's employers was Institut national agronomique[19].
  • René Dumont's education included a stint at Lycée Henri-IV[20].
  • René Dumont's education included a stint at Institut national agronomique[21].
  • A notable student of René Dumont was Denis Bergmann[22].
  • René Dumont received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[23].
  • René Dumont received the Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[24].
  • René Dumont received the honorary doctorate from the McGill University[25].
  • René Dumont is recorded as male[26].
  • René Dumont's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

René Dumont's place of birth was Cambrai[2]. He was born on March 13, 1904[3]. His father was Rémi Dumont[12]. His mother was Q137170360[13].

Education

Educated at Lycée Henri-IV[20], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1796[30] and Institut national agronomique[21], an engineering college[31], in France[32], founded in 1848[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include agronomist[6], professeur des universités[7], environmentalist[8], engineer[9], and sociologist[10]. Employers include Sciences Po[15], a public university[34], in France[35], founded in 1872[36], headquartered in Paris[37]; University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[16], a university in France[38], in France[39], founded in 1971[40], headquartered in 5th arrondissement of Paris[41]; École nationale d'administration[17], a grande école[42], in France[43], founded in 1945[44], headquartered in Strasbourg[45]; École pratique des hautes études[18], a grand établissement[46], in France[47], founded in 1868[48], headquartered in Paris[49]; and Institut national agronomique[19], an engineering college[50], in France[51], founded in 1848[52]. A notable student of René Dumont was Denis Bergmann[22]. He supervised Marc Dufumier as a doctoral student[53].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[23], an award[54], in Canada[55]; Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[24], an award[56], in Canada[57]; and honorary doctorate from the McGill University[25], an award[58], in Canada[59].

Personal Life

René Dumont was affiliated with the The Greens[60].

Death and Burial

René Dumont died on June 18, 2001[5]. He passed away in Fontenay-sous-Bois[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for René Dumont include Coulée verte René-Dumont[61], an urban park[62], in France[63], founded in 1988[64].

Why It Matters

René Dumont ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Entities named for him include Coulée verte René-Dumont[61], an urban park[62], in France[63], founded in 1988[64].

FAQs

Where was René Dumont born?

René Dumont was born in Cambrai[2].

Where did René Dumont die?

René Dumont died in Fontenay-sous-Bois[4].

Who were René Dumont's parents?

René Dumont's father was Rémi Dumont[12]. René Dumont's mother was Q137170360[13].

What did René Dumont do for work?

René Dumont worked as agronomist[6], professeur des universités[7], environmentalist[8], engineer[9], and sociologist[10].

Where did René Dumont go to school?

René Dumont was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[20] and Institut national agronomique[21].

What awards did René Dumont receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[23], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[24], and honorary doctorate from the McGill University[25].

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Sciences Po, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, École nationale d'administration +2
    Member of political party The Greens
    Sibling Jean Dumont, Q137170553
    Family name Dumont
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