Richard Cortambert

French geographer (1836-1884)
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Summary

Richard Cortambert was born on May 7, 1836[1], in Charonne[2]. He died on January 26, 1884[3], in Hyères[4]. He worked as a geographer[5].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Passy Cemetery[6]
  • Father: Pierre-François Eugène Cortambert[7]
  • Country of citizenship: France[8]
  • Position held: secretary[9]
  • Member of: Société de Géographie[10], société d'émulation du Jura[11], Q69384199[12], Lisbon Geographic Society[13], Société royale de géographie d'Anvers[14], Société de Géographie de Genève[15], Société de géographie de Marseille[16], Société languedocienne de géographie[17], Société normande de géographie[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Richard Cortambert[20]
  • Given name: Richard[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
  • Birth name: Richard Eugène Cortambert[23]
  • Writing language: French[24]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]

FAQs

Where was Richard Cortambert born?

Richard Cortambert's place of birth was Charonne[2].

Where did Richard Cortambert die?

Richard Cortambert died in Hyères[4].

Who were Richard Cortambert's parents?

Richard Cortambert's father was Pierre-François Eugène Cortambert[7].

What did Richard Cortambert do for work?

Richard Cortambert worked as a geographer[5].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Archives de Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [1] ↑ . Archives de Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Archives de Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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