Wilfrid Kilian

French geologist (1862–1925)
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Wilfrid Kilian

Summary

Wilfrid Kilian is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schiltigheim[2]. He was born on June 15, 1862[3]. He passed away in Grenoble[4]. He died on September 30, 1925[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Wilfrid Kilian's place of birth was Schiltigheim[2].
  • Wilfrid Kilian passed away in Grenoble[4].
  • Wilfrid Kilian was born on June 15, 1862[3].
  • Wilfrid Kilian died on September 30, 1925[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Roch Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Wilfrid Kilian was Conrad Kilian[11].
  • Wilfrid Kilian held citizenship in France[12].
  • Wilfrid Kilian worked as a geologist[6].
  • Wilfrid Kilian worked as a paleontologist[7].
  • Wilfrid Kilian's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Wilfrid Kilian's field of work was Geology of the Alps[13].
  • Wilfrid Kilian's field of work was geology[14].
  • Wilfrid Kilian's field of work was paleontology[15].
  • Wilfrid Kilian held the position of professor[16].
  • Wilfrid Kilian held the position of lecturer[17].
  • Wilfrid Kilian held the position of lecturer[18].
  • Wilfrid Kilian's education included a stint at École alsacienne[19].
  • Wilfrid Kilian was educated at Sorbonne[20].
  • Wilfrid Kilian's doctoral advisor was Edmond Hébert[21].
  • Wilfrid Kilian received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Wilfrid Kilian received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Wilfrid Kilian received the Prix François-Fontannes[24].
  • Wilfrid Kilian was a member of French Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Wilfrid Kilian was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[26].
  • Wilfrid Kilian was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Savoie[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilfrid Kilian's place of birth was Schiltigheim[2]. He was born on June 15, 1862[3].

Education

Educated at École alsacienne[19], a school[28], in France[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Sorbonne[20], a school building[32], in France[33], founded in 1257[34]. Wilfrid Kilian's doctoral advisor was Edmond Hébert[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[35]. Studied under Edmond Hébert[36], a paleontologist[37], 1812–1890[38], of France[39], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[40], specialised in geology[41] and Ernest Munier-Chalmas[42], a geologist[43], 1843–1903[44], of France[45], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include Geology of the Alps[13]; geology[14], a branch of science[47]; and paleontology[15], an academic discipline[48]. Positions held include professor[16], a title of authority[49] and lecturer[17], a position[50]. Doctoral students include Léon Moret[51], a geologist[52], 1890–1972[53], of France[54], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[55], specialised in paleontology[56] and Charles Jacob[57], a geologist[58], 1878–1962[59], of France[60], awarded the Prix François-Fontannes[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[64], in France[65]; and Prix François-Fontannes[24], a science award[66], in France[67], founded in 1889[68].

Personal Life

A child of Wilfrid Kilian was Conrad Kilian[11].

Death and Burial

Wilfrid Kilian died on September 30, 1925[5]. He died in Grenoble[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[69]. He is buried at Saint Roch Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Wilfrid Kilian is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

His notable doctoral advisees include Charles Jacob[70], a geologist[71], 1878–1962[72], of France[73], awarded the Prix François-Fontannes[74].

FAQs

Where was Wilfrid Kilian born?

Wilfrid Kilian's place of birth was Schiltigheim[2].

Where did Wilfrid Kilian die?

Wilfrid Kilian passed away in Grenoble[4].

What did Wilfrid Kilian do for work?

Wilfrid Kilian worked as geologist[6], paleontologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Wilfrid Kilian go to school?

Wilfrid Kilian was educated at École alsacienne[19] and Sorbonne[20].

What awards did Wilfrid Kilian receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], and Prix François-Fontannes[24].

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