René Kerviler

French historian (1842-1907)
Person human Q3426440
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René Kerviler

Summary

René Kerviler is a human[1]. Born in Vannes[2], he… he was born on November 13, 1842[3]. He died in Lorient[4]. He died on May 12, 1907[5]. He worked as a historian[6], biographer[7], and engineer[8].

Key Facts

  • René Kerviler was born in Vannes[2].
  • René Kerviler died in Lorient[4].
  • René Kerviler was born on November 13, 1842[3].
  • René Kerviler died on May 12, 1907[5].
  • René Kerviler's father was Q135426759[9].
  • A child of René Kerviler was Q135426740[10].
  • René Kerviler held citizenship in France[11].
  • René Kerviler worked as a historian[6].
  • René Kerviler's professions included biographer[7].
  • René Kerviler's professions included engineer[8].
  • René Kerviler held the position of Inspector general of the Ponts et Chaussées[12].
  • René Kerviler held the position of chairperson[13].
  • René Kerviler held the position of director[14].
  • René Kerviler held the position of chairperson[15].
  • René Kerviler was educated at École polytechnique[16].
  • René Kerviler was educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[17].
  • René Kerviler was educated at Lycée Saint-François-Xavier de Vannes[18].
  • René Kerviler received the Halphen Prize[19].
  • René Kerviler received the Montyon Prize[20].
  • René Kerviler received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • René Kerviler received the officier d'académie[22].
  • René Kerviler was a member of Breton Association[23].
  • René Kerviler was a member of Commission de topographie des Gaules[24].
  • René Kerviler was a member of Polymathic Society of Morbihan[25].
  • René Kerviler was a member of Société d'émulation des Côtes-d'Armor[26].

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Origins and Family

René Kerviler was born in Vannes[2]. He was born on November 13, 1842[3]. His father was Q135426759[9].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[16], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in Palaiseau[30]; École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[17], an engineering college[31], in France[32], founded in 1747[33], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[34]; and Lycée Saint-François-Xavier de Vannes[18], an educational facility[35], in France[36], founded in 1967[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], biographer[7], and engineer[8]. Positions held include Inspector general of the Ponts et Chaussées[12]; chairperson[13], a type of position[38]; and director[14], a profession[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Halphen Prize[19], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1856[42]; Montyon Prize[20], a literary award[43], in France[44]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; and officier d'académie[22], a class of award[47], in France[48], founded in 1808[49].

Personal Life

A child of René Kerviler was Q135426740[10].

Death and Burial

René Kerviler died on May 12, 1907[5]. He died in Lorient[4].

FAQs

Where was René Kerviler born?

René Kerviler was born in Vannes[2].

Where did René Kerviler die?

René Kerviler passed away in Lorient[4].

Who were René Kerviler's parents?

René Kerviler's father was Q135426759[9].

What did René Kerviler do for work?

René Kerviler worked as historian[6], biographer[7], and engineer[8].

Where did René Kerviler go to school?

René Kerviler was educated at École polytechnique[16], École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[17], and Lycée Saint-François-Xavier de Vannes[18].

What awards did René Kerviler receive?

Honors received include Halphen Prize[19], Montyon Prize[20], Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], and officier d'académie[22].

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Class ancestry

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